Despondent, 40" x 40"

Acrylic on Canvas. 40 x 40 x 1.5 in. Sides painted.

In this evocative self-portrait, Kaltenhauser masterfully conveys deep emotional introspection through abstract elements. The artwork speaks of the universal human experience of doubt and uncertainty, with the artist's head bowed in reflection. It captures a pivotal moment of self-doubt and artistic contemplation. The subtle interplay of light and shade accentuates the feeling of vulnerability, inviting viewers to connect with their own moments of introspection.

Loretta Kaltenhauser is an established, contemporary, award-winning Canadian artist. She creates works that are either abstract or have landscape elements to them. Using various brushes and palette knives, Loretta layers, subtracts, and manipulates acrylic paint on canvas to synthesize an intricate and distinct tableau. Colours and shapes take on an energy of their own, and each subsequent layer of texture and colour she adds reinterprets her thoughts and emotions. Loretta Kaltenhauser's works can be found in private collections in Canada, the United States, and the U.K.