Daniel Maltzman American, b. 1963
Glamorous Glitch, 2026
Mixed Media
72 x 60"
202601-5940
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“Glamorous Glitch” explores the tension between elegance and disruption, presenting beauty filtered through fragmentation and pause. Daniel Maltzman centers the portrait on a poised, composed figure, then deliberately interrupts continuity...
“Glamorous Glitch” explores the tension between elegance and disruption, presenting beauty filtered through fragmentation and pause. Daniel Maltzman centers the portrait on a poised, composed figure, then deliberately interrupts continuity through fractured edges and shifting planes. White frames and green lenses lend modern polish while partially obscuring direct connection, suggesting distance, protection, and self-awareness. Warm skin tones and confident brushwork contrast with the pixelated interruptions, underscoring control within uncertainty. The subject’s calm expression resists distortion, asserting presence amid visual interruption. Strong composition, surface treatment, and refined handling of value create individuality and exclusivity. The painting invites viewing, revealing emotional complexity and contemporary relevance, and offering lasting resonance within a curated contemporary collection.