The artwork Phoenix Epiphany by Montana Engels exudes power and mystery. The portrait is composed of vertical lines, a signature style that brings tension and depth. Up close, the work looks abstract, but as soon as you distance yourself, a penetrating portrait appears that speaks full of emotion.
The woman in the picture exudes elegance and strength. Her gaze is penetrating, almost hypnotic. The interplay of lines reveals a subtle combination of fragility and self-assurance. Moreover, the subdued color scheme creates a serene and timeless effect.
The way Montana English plays with contrast is striking. The black and white pattern emphasizes details such as the contours of the face, hair and shoulder. At the same time, it creates an almost spiritual dimension that perfectly reflects the title Phoenix Epiphany. The work evokes feelings of rebirth, inner strength and new insights.
This artwork shows how lines can merge into a layered story. It invites you to stand still, look again and discover new details each time. Phoenix Epiphany is art that evokes emotions and stimulates thoughts.
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.
