The artwork Naish by Montana Engels is an ode to movement, freedom and energy. The work depicts a dynamic scene composed of powerful vertical lines. These lines play with perspective and light, making the abstract forms together form a recognizable image.
The blue and yellow color palette exudes strength and positivity. The deep blue symbolizes depth, calm and concentration, while the yellow evokes a sense of energy and zest for life. Together, they create a harmony that is both exciting and balanced.
Up close, you see loose streaks and patterns. But as soon as you distance yourself, an image emerges that becomes increasingly detailed. This gives the work a hypnotic effect and invites repeated viewing.
Naish is about strength and balance, about finding freedom in movement. It evokes feelings of adventure and renewal. This is a work that not only appeals aesthetically, but also inspires and tells a story.
Montana English is a young artist who developed a painting technique all her own. By using exclusively hand-painted lines, she manages to create portraits that look abstract up close, but as soon as you distance yourself, turn into surprisingly detailed and realistic portraits.
Her creative talent became apparent early on, but her breakthrough followed after participating in Belgium’s Got Talent. There she was discovered and her fame grew. Soon after, she was invited by the Hazard family to paint live, which accelerated her career. Montana has since worked for well-known artists, the Prince of Belgium, and performed at events such as Tomorrowland. She also made international collaborations with brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Disney, Aston Martin, Playstation, Porsche, MINI, The National Lottery, Sherathon, Qmusic, Monster, Jägermeister, Lolaliza, Bombay Sapphire, Gaston Luga, Tao, Bowmore, Binck Bank, Deme, Suspicious Antwerp, Antwerp Diamond Museum and many others.
What makes her art unique is the self-developed “striped” style: works composed of lines that together form a portrait. Up close they appear abstract, but from further away an impressive realism emerges.
