Alivia Davis - Shadow Portrait

Alivia Davis (b.1999) is a painter based in Louisiana. Her practice begins with a process of exploration and collection in swamps and abandoned places. The act of gathering imagery and objects is a ritual of collecting experiences that mirrored her emotional states. She then further investigates this subject matter through painting. External environments parallel the human mind and body. Predators and shadows embody a hauntingness, while other elements like tadpoles and eggs point to inner transformation. The work serves as an exploration of her identity and relationship to the environment.

"Shadow Portrait explores internal transformation and parallels between the human body and natural environment. Branches are bonelike and mimic neurons. The face cloaked in shadow reflects integration of Jung’s shadow self. Framing of inner and outer worlds reference the psychological nature of the work."

Print Specifications

• Time-limited edition print run.
• 100% of profits go to the artist.
• The edition is available for 30 days.
• Worldwide shipping
• Includes certificate of authenticity  
• A3 size - 29 x 42 cm / 11.7" x 16.5"
• Includes a small white border for easy framing
• Archival Giclée print with an archival lifespan of up to 200 years
• Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art paper
• Printed in London and Düsseldorf by theprintspace
• Carbon neutral 🌱

Delphian Gallery’s Open Call is an annual free-to-enter online competition with the intention of discovering the most captivating and challenging work by emerging and early-career artists. This year's judging was incredibly hard, but we have managed to choose works by these 36 incredibly exciting artists for the 2025 winners exhibition.

These are available as prints for a limited time only. We don't take a commission from our open-call prints, with 100% of the profits going directly to the artist.