Cristina Schek, Back Portrait with a Tree, 2023, framed arch...

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Cristina Schek, Back Portrait with a Tree, 2023, framed archival pigment print, overall with frame 23cm x 18cm, limited edition no.3 of 8.

A feminine take on Rene Magritte's 'The Man with the Aimless Face' inspired by the quote 'Everyone looks like him, but he has his eyes open. He is the master of memories; he clarifies the appearance of things. His dream is infallable'. The back Portrait Series was born out of my personal struggle with an aching back and the quirky notion that by creating multiple back portraits I might, metaphorically, exorcise my pain

Cristina Schek is an established mid-career international artist celebrated for her distinctive surrealist vision. A Transylvanian now rooted in London, Schek crafts conceptual work that explores identity and the nature of representation, with literature, films, and art history as her muses. Entirely self-taught, she uses the camera as a mere tool to craft imaginative, layered compositions that evoke the legacy of the Old Masters and Surrealist pioneers.
Schek’s works have been showcased at prestigious exhibitions and art fairs, including the London Art Fair, British Art Fair, Art Miami, NY Art Fair, LA Art Show, etc. Her accolades include winning the Young Masters Focus on the Female Art Award Created During Lockdown 2021 and her recognition at Phillips Auction House during the BFAMI Art Exhibition 2022. Most recently, she gained acclaim for her public art installation, The Ceiling In The Sky, which won the W4 Fourth Plinth 2023, a prestigious honour following in the footsteps of Sir Peter Blake, the inaugural artist for the project.
Driven by a passion for storytelling, Cristina’s creative process combines meticulous craftsmanship with boundless imagination. Her whimsical and thought-provoking works challenge traditional boundaries, offering audiences a fresh perspective on contemporary surrealism.