Hexagonal Face Painting on Canvas

FACEFOCUS is an original hexagonal face painting on canvas by Daniel Mikaelian. Through fragmented facial features, layered textures and bold contrasting colours, the artwork explores identity, perception, concentration and the emotional complexity hidden behind the human expression.

The composition features a partially revealed yellow and green face emerging from a richly textured blue surface. Strong horizontal red lines and vertical yellow elements frame the central figure, creating structure while directing attention toward the face.

Vibrant red marks introduce movement and intensity across the cooler blue palette. Areas of black, turquoise and green add depth and visual contrast, encouraging the viewer to discover new details within the layered surface.

Hand-painted with professional acrylic paints on canvas, FACEFOCUS is a one-of-a-kind original artwork. Its visible brushwork, distressed textures and expressive surface preserve the authenticity of the artist’s creative process. No prints or reproductions exist, making this painting completely unique.

An Abstract Expression of Identity and Perception

FACEFOCUS transforms the human face into a powerful contemporary composition. The fragmented features may suggest changing identity, selective attention, emotional concealment or the different ways in which people perceive themselves and others.

Although the central face is partially obscured by layers of colour and texture, its presence remains visually strong. This contrast between visibility and concealment gives the artwork emotional depth and allows each viewer to interpret its meaning through personal experience.

The yellow and green facial elements introduce light and energy, while the surrounding blue areas create atmosphere and visual balance. Red marks bring intensity and movement, creating moments of emotion that interrupt the cooler background.

As a hexagonal face painting, FACEFOCUS offers a visual experience that changes with viewing distance and lighting. From across a room, its distinctive shape, vivid colours and structured lines create immediate impact. Viewed more closely, the textured surface and handcrafted details reveal the individuality of every painted layer.

The unconventional canvas shape strengthens the contemporary character of the artwork. Unlike a traditional rectangular painting, its six-sided format creates a sculptural wall presence and allows the composition to interact naturally with modern architectural lines.

FACEFOCUS Painting Features

• Original handcrafted acrylic painting
• Acrylic paint on canvas
• One-of-a-kind original artwork
• Expressive abstract portrait composition
• Distinctive hexagonal canvas
• Textured blue, red, yellow, green and black surface
• Bold horizontal and vertical geometric elements
• Visible brushwork and layered surface texture
• Contemporary modern design
• Balanced compact format
• Suitable for residential and commercial interiors
• Ideal for homes, offices, studios, hotels and hospitality spaces
• Worldwide shipping available

Artwork Dimensions

• Width: 60 cm
• Height: 60 cm
• Depth: 2 cm
• Weight: 2 kg
• Shape: Hexagonal
• Material: Canvas
• Medium: Acrylic paint

Every original painting carries the marks of the artist’s creative process. Subtle variations in texture, brushwork and surface detail are natural characteristics of handcrafted artwork and contribute to the individuality and authenticity of FACEFOCUS.

This original hexagonal face painting is not a print or reproduction. Only one authentic piece exists, offering collectors the opportunity to own a unique artwork created directly by the artist.

About the Artist

Daniel Mikaelian is a Lebanese-Armenian abstract artist whose work explores the emotional and elemental layers of human experience. Influenced by artists such as Kandinsky and Pollock, his style channels spontaneity, rhythm and raw emotion through bold forms, expressive movement and layered textures.

Based in Lebanon, Mikaelian’s creative process is closely connected to his environment and shaped by mood, music, social realities and personal experience. His artistic practice brings together intuitive expression and carefully structured composition, allowing every painting to communicate through colour, movement and visual energy.

Alongside his artistic journey, Daniel Mikaelian has extensive experience in management and business development across multiple sectors. This combination of creative vision and strategic experience allows him to approach his artistic work with structure, sustainability and a long-term perspective.

A devoted father of two daughters and a natural adventurer, Daniel views art as both a form of expression and an act of resilience—a powerful way to connect, reflect and navigate life.

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