The Intern – Expressive portrait in competition
Work details
Distorted perception and expressive sense organs
The work “The Intern” (110 × 100 cm, 2002) is one of the early paintings in the Hunters series. It depicts the inner tension of a person in the marketplace – shaped by restless perception, communication pressure, and the urge to assert oneself.
The expressively distorted eyes stand as a symbol of constant vigilance and the incessant “looking everywhere”. The repeatedly emphasized mouth alludes to the overlay of speech and sales – a sensory organ that here becomes a symbol of competition.
With strong reds, deep shadows, and sharply contoured facial features, the painting creates an atmosphere of unrest and intensity. “The Intern” is a powerful example of how the Hunters series artistically interprets the relationship between individual presence and social competition.
Sold – and now in private ownership
This work is now in a private collection. It is part of the Hunters series, created in Berlin since 2002, which features expressive portraits of people “in the market.”
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About the artist Mark Hellbusch
I have been a freelance painter since 1997 and have worked with a wide variety of themes in painting. While until 2007 I was occupied almost exclusively with expressive painting, today my focus lies more on experimental art. My personal background, as well as almost all artistic themes can be found under “About us.”
Contact & Studio
0176-21916227
markhellbusch@web.de
Studio in Wiesbaden – viewings by appointment.
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