Faces
- Artist
- Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis
- Date
- 1905
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"Faces" is a compelling symbolic painting that explores the complexity of human identity through a series of abstracted, intertwining faces. The artwork employs vivid colors and distorted features to evoke Symbolism, inviting viewers to interpret the deeper emotional and psychological layers behind each visage. Its Surrealist influences are evident in the dreamlike composition and unconventional use of form, creating a haunting yet captivating visual narrative about the multifaceted nature of human experience.
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