Hidden in Plain Sight

Description

Medium: Oil on Wood
Size: 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inches
Signature: Signed
Shipping: Ships in a Box
Authenticity Certification: Included

In Hidden in Plain Sight, Lioda Conrad explores the quiet tension between revelation and concealment. Veils of ochre and muted gold create a luminous atmospheric field, while elongated vertical forms emerge through layered drips of charcoal, teal, and soft grey. The composition suggests architectural silhouettes or figures partially obscured—present, yet indistinct—inviting the viewer to look beyond the surface.

The interplay between opacity and transparency is central to the work’s emotional depth. Conrad’s controlled use of oil on wood allows for rich saturation and subtle textural variations, while the vertical gestures create rhythm and gravity within the square format. The result is a contemplative abstraction that feels both grounded and ethereal.

At nearly 40 inches square, this piece holds balanced, architectural presence—ideal for collectors seeking a refined yet expressive contemporary statement. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, Hidden in Plain Sight represents a sophisticated addition to a curated collection of contemporary African abstraction.