Magenta 12

Known for her bold use of color and emotionally charged compositions, Mashian continues her exploration of identity and transformation through textured layers with "Magenta 12". In this mixed media painting, the female figure is rendered in shades of black, white, and gray, and appears to be dissolving into the surface—caught in a moment of becoming or disappearing. The subject is suspended in time, as if she’s in the process of either reclaiming herself or being swallowed by the intensity of her surroundings.

Smears and flickers of paint mimic the distortion of a digital screen or a fading photograph, emphasizing the idea of impermanence. It’s this balance of texture which positions “Magenta 12” within the broader context of modern expressionist art, while still maintaining Mashian’s signature style.

As with many pieces in her Magenta series, this work uses color as a powerful emotional tool. The magenta backdrop radiates intensity, symbolizing both vitality and pressure. For collectors and enthusiasts of abstract art, mixed media painting, and contemporary female artists, “Magenta 12” offers a rich and visually dynamic experience. With its layered textures and compelling use of color, this artwork captures the raw beauty of impermanence in a way that’s deeply relatable and visually unforgettable.

About the Artist

As a painter and creative expressionist, Mashian's abstract works reveal her appreciation of color theory, compositional form, and studying positive and negative space. Working in mixed media and using various techniques from collage to impasto, a repeated layering and application of paint, Mashian's dynamic pieces range from smaller artworks that can be arranged together to large-scale paintings. Her large-paneled paintings have been exhibited nationally in Los Angeles, Miami, and are included in private collections in the United States and abroad.