I Am Not One
I Am Not One is an original abstract figurative painting by Naif Hameed, executed in acrylic on canvas. The work confronts the idea of a unified identity and instead presents the human figure as a site of internal multiplicity. The distorted face, layered forms, and disrupted anatomy reflect a psyche fragmented by overthinking, mental noise, and the coexistence of conflicting inner selves. Rough textures, scraped surfaces, and raw brushwork emphasize instability and erosion, while the muted, earthy palette—interrupted by abrupt marks of white, red, and blue—suggests moments of awareness breaking through confusion. The figure appears both present and dissolving, suspended between control and collapse. The painting was created intuitively, without a predefined composition, allowing the image to emerge through process rather than plan. This approach reinforces the work’s central tension: identity as something unstable, shifting, and unresolved. • Medium: Acrylic on canvas • Condition: Excellent • Provenance: Original work by the artist
110 × 50 cm
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Hello, this item is an original abstract figurative acrylic painting on canvas titled I Am Not One by contemporary artist Naif Hameed, dated 2026 and signed on the lower edge. The work presents a vertically oriented human figure rendered through heavy impasto, scraped passages, and layered color fields, combining expressionist gesture with symbolic figuration. The distorted anatomy, fragmented surface, and raw brushwork place the piece within contemporary abstract expressionism, with clear influences from Art Brut and neo-expressionist traditions. The composition focuses on psychological presence rather than likeness, using earthy greens, ochres, reds, and muted whites to articulate themes of identity, inner conflict, and emotional erosion. The size (approximately 110 x 50 cm) gives the figure a strong physical presence while maintaining an intimate scale suitable for private collections.
The painting is in excellent condition, with no visible losses, restorations, or structural issues, and retains its original surface texture and signature. As a recent original work by an emerging contemporary artist, comparable primary-market sales for similarly sized signed acrylic canvases typically range between USD 800 and USD 1,800 depending on exhibition history and collector demand.
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