Jacob Dhein

Jacob Dhein paints captivating portraits and cityscapes which engage with both figuration and abstraction. In 2013, Dhein received an MFA in Drawing and Painting from the Academy of Art University, where he honed his unique style and artistic process. The artist seeks to create work which feels abstract when viewed up close and transforms into a more figurative depiction when viewed from a distance. This effect is visible in ​​_Nude Study 2_ (2018), which shows a completely nude figure sitting on the floor, positioned away from the frame so that only the back side of her body is visible. The subject’s head is turned slightly towards the viewer with her face obscured by her hair, adding to the melancholic atmosphere of the work.