Title of the Work of Art:

Black Prince

Date of Creation:
2017-2023

Genre:
Portrait
Period-Movement:
Neo Cubism, Deconstructivism
Technique:
Painting
Materials:
Original digital artwork
Dimensions:
Not Stated


Artwork Description:
The motif of Africa, filtered through the lens of Fayum portraiture and Picasso's innovations, occupies a central place in Chiao’s practice. This portrait of an African royal, rendered with striking beauty, transcends mere decoration, inviting the viewer to encounter the sitter’s inner life. Chiao asserts the painter’s role as provocateur and innovator, challenging the conventions of glamour photography and seeking a beauty that is both interior and exterior—a revelation of soul and emotion in a single, resonant image.