This is an original mixed media artwork created by Christel Langan.
Christal has done the majority of the piece in Alchohol inks, but there are segments where she has used patterned papers to give the piece pops of details and colours.
The image presents a striking close-up of a chicken's head rendered with vivid and intense colors. The chicken’s bright yellow-orange beak contrasts sharply with the rich, textured surfaces of its face, which range from deep reds and pinks to subtle hints of blue gracing its feathers. The intricate patterning and shading convey a sense of roughness and individuality in the chicken's skin, while the intense gaze of its eye draws the viewer into the bird’s world, capturing a mixture of alertness and perhaps curiosity.
Artistically, the use of exaggerated colors and strong outlines suggests a style leaning towards expressionism or pop art, where realism is blended with bold, emotive choices in color to heighten the visual impact. The close framing focuses all attention on the chicken’s facial features, almost anthropomorphizing the bird, inviting reflection on its character or symbolic meaning.
The prominence and directness of the chicken’s gaze here might suggest a thematic emphasis on watchfulness or confrontation—perhaps reflecting a commentary on perception or identity.
Overall, the image balances naturalistic detail with artistic abstraction, making the chicken’s head feel both familiar and uniquely expressive—a bold study in color, texture, and personality.
It is then topped off with a clear resin to make the work glossy and appealing to the eye. The base of this work is on Ampersand gesso Board, and it is coated in Art Resin (Epoxy Resin)
This artwork was created in 2025
The piece is on a birch board and is 6" wide by 12" tall.