![A toddler stares solemnly at the viewer, wearing a hat of a soft toy's head. He stands in front of a vibrant green background, and wears an orange vest.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_hero/public/2020-09/gillian-oshea-x.2020.9.6.jpg?itok=ZmeLYMf_&cache-buster=d330ed0832&coords_hash=6dc5fda681)
Gillian O'Shea
Lockdown, 2020
Oil on canvas, 120 x 120 cm
This is a portrait of Gyuri, the daughter of one of the artist’s friends. It was painted during a period of lockdown in Ireland that stemmed from the Covid-19 pandemic. This portrait invites the viewer to consider the story behind Gyuri’s pensive and intense expression, which conveys a sense of wisdom far beyond her young age. The juxtaposition between Gyuri’s playful pink animal hat and her accusatory expression prompts the viewer to consider her compelling narrative.
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