Résistance 1

Sausa

Sausa navigates the tension between rigid structure and raw feeling through energetic paint applications and monochromatic depth. This portrait balances expressive hand gestures against geometric foundations, capturing a quiet moment of internal defiance.

Résistance 1 — framed, leaning against the wall
Sausa

Résistance 1

Sausa navigates the tension between rigid structure and raw feeling through energetic paint applications and monochromatic depth. This portrait balances expressive hand gestures against geometric foundations, capturing a quiet moment of internal defiance.

Format
£64.99
Size
Frame Colour Black
Borders & Matting

A meaningful share of this purchase goes directly to Sausa.

Every Arthaus piece supports a living artist.

Free shipping
100-day guarantee
Gallery quality
Secure packaging

Art Analysis

The quiet power of monochromatic form and expressive gesture

Sausa utilizes expressive brushstroke techniques to bridge the gap between geometric abstraction and the raw energy of expressionism. The work relies on a monochromatic color scheme, where smooth color blending meets more vigorous, energetic paint applications to create a sense of movement within the portrait. This contrast highlights the physical act of painting, making the artist's process as visible as the subject itself.

By exploring the relationship between Islamic art and society, the piece moves beyond simple representation into a study of cultural evolution. The presence of expressive hand gestures adds a layer of human vulnerability, grounding the modernist influences in a deep, felt emotional reality. The result is a composition that feels both structurally sound and emotionally fluid, reflecting a complex internal state.

Free Shipping

On all framed orders

100-Day Guarantee

Love it or return it

Gallery Quality

Museum-grade materials

Artist-Direct

Fair pay, every piece

About the Artist

Sausa

View Artist Profile