Ladies(2017)

cm) represents a bridge between traditional roots and modern abstraction.

: Wong Keen is recognized for merging Nanyang ink traditions with American abstraction. Ladies(2017)

Valérie Belin’s series is a complex exploration of the intersection between human identity and artificial construction. cm) represents a bridge between traditional roots and

: The work critiques modern cultural norms and the "excess information" of digital age beauty. By using digital additions and physical makeup, Belin highlights the tension between illusion and materiality, showing how social meaning is fabricated through images. Self Portrait with Working Ladies (2017) by Wong Keen This large-scale acrylic on canvas ( : The work critiques modern cultural norms and

The provided subject likely refers to one of two notable contemporary artworks from 2017: by Valérie Belin or Self Portrait with Working Ladies by Wong Keen. Both pieces offer profound social commentary on femininity and identity. Painted Ladies (2017) by Valérie Belin

: The series features portraits of women where the makeup is so heavy and stylized it acts as an abstract disguise rather than an enhancement. Belin blurs the lines between a real person and a mannequin, questioning whether we are looking at a living subject or a carefully curated model.