"Seven Shot Artist, or homage to the softener of Evil Hearts" Painting
Painting, Oil on Wood
15 W x 20.5 H in
Ships in a Box
This work will ship flat in a sturdy, well-protected cardboard box. Read More
$5,670
Shipping Included
14-day free returns
Trustpilot Score
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
This work is not an icon, but a painting — a deliberate and personal manipulation of Orthodox tradition. Referencing the icon Softener of Evil Hearts, where the Madonna is shown veiled with seven swords in her heart, The Unknown Artist replaces the traditional image with a portrait of herself: unvei...
Year Created:
2022
Subject:
Mediums:
Painting, Oil on Wood
Rarity:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
15 W x 20.5 H x 0.4 D in
Ready to Hang:
No
Frame:
Not Framed
Authenticity:
Certificate is Included
Packaging:
Ships in a Box
Delivery Cost:
Shipping is included in price.
Delivery Time:
Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Returns:
Free returns within 14 days of delivery. Visit our help section for more information.
Handling:
Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:
Hungary.
Need more information?
Need more information?
The Unknown Artist is a contemporary painter exploring the transformation of Byzantine iconography in the age of digital technology, war, and mass image culture. Her anonymity is a deliberate gesture — a protest against the hyper-visibility of the Instagram era, where identity often overshadows meaning. Like medieval icon painters who remained unnamed, she refuses authorship as both protection and statement, especially in the face of censorship around war. Born in the post-Soviet space and now living in exile, The Unknown Artist uses traditional materials — oil, tempera, schlag gold, digital instruments — to create modern icons that mourn, accuse, and endure. Her solo exhibitions include Modern Pietas and Accidental Light, and her works have appeared at guerrilla show during the Venice Biennale opening in 2022
Why Saatchi Art?
Thousands of
5-Star Reviews
We deliver world-class customer service to all of our art buyers.
Global Selection of Original Art
Explore an unparalleled artwork selection from around the world.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Our 14-day satisfaction guarantee allows you to buy with confidence.
Support Emerging Artists
We pay our artists more on every sale than other galleries.
