• Maria's graphite drawing: Retro TV head person covers face with hands. Graphite on artboard.
  • Broadcasting Anxiety — Abstract, Fine Art art — detail 2 — painting by Maria | VanArtHub original art
  • Broadcasting Anxiety — Abstract, Fine Art art — detail 3 — painting by Maria | VanArtHub original art
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Original art by Maria VanArtHub, Vancouver

Broadcasting Anxiety: Original Graphite on Artboard by Maria | VanArtHub

Graphite on Artboard11.8 × 15.7 in2025One-of-a-kind original

A surreal fine art portrait exploring identity, silence, and the dominance of media.

$904.00 CAD
$904.00 CAD
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The story behind this piece

This fine art drawing presents a solitary human figure whose head is replaced by an old television set, symbolizing the loss of identity and the overwhelming presence of media in modern life. Executed in monochrome tones, the work creates a quiet yet powerful atmosphere, inviting the viewer to reflect on communication, isolation, and the boundaries between thought and broadcast. The delicate line work and restrained palette reinforce the emotional depth and conceptual strength of the piece.

Shipping, trial and returns
  • Free, fully insured shipping. Delivery takes 3 to 7 business days in Canada and 5 to 10 in the USA. Every piece is professionally packed and insured door to door.
  • 14-day free trial. Live with the painting for 14 days. If it is not right for your space, return it for a full refund and we pay the return shipping.
  • Certificate of Authenticity. A signed certificate ships with the artwork, confirming it is a one-of-a-kind original.
  • Lifetime Trade-Back. Your taste can change. Trade this piece back at any time for store credit toward another original.
  • Ships from Vancouver, Canada. Packed by the gallery and tracked all the way to your door.

Technical details

Size
11.8 × 15.7 in
Medium
Graphite on Artboard
Subject
Portrait Paintings
Style
Fine Art Paintings
Orientation
Vertical
Artist
Maria
Year
2025
Edition
Original, one of a kind
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
SKU
Graphite pencil-PAINTING-01
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About this artwork

Artwork Statement

The artwork presents a solitary figure, centrally composed against a stark white background. The subject's head is replaced by an old television set, its screen blank and textured with faint markings. Below the television, the figure's hands are clasped over their face, fingers intertwined, suggesting distress or concealment. Wires emerge from beneath the television, trailing down around the figure's shoulders and arms. The figure wears a collared, long-sleeved shirt with visible buttons and cuffs, rendered with detailed fabric folds. The entire piece is executed in a monochromatic palette of black, white, and shades of grey, emphasizing texture and shadow. The mood conveyed is one of introspection, perhaps anxiety or a feeling of being overwhelmed, amplified by the obscured face and the technological replacement of the head.

Interior Design Use

This striking monochromatic piece would serve as a compelling focal point in a minimalist or contemporary space. Its stark imagery and limited palette would complement a modern living room or a thought-provoking study, adding a layer of depth and intrigue.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Maria
  • Medium: Graphite on Artboard
  • Size: 11.8 x 15.7 in (30 x 40 cm)
  • Year: 2025
  • Type: One-of-a-kind original
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Questions about this painting

How big is Broadcasting Anxiety, and what size wall does it suit?
Broadcasting Anxiety by Maria measures 11.8 by 15.7 inches (30 by 40 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 18 inches wide, which keeps the painting at roughly two thirds of the width below it. Measure your wall before you order, and remember the 14-day trial covers you if the scale is not right in the room.
Is Broadcasting Anxiety an original painting or a print?
Broadcasting Anxiety is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Maria, graphite on artboard. VanArtHub sells originals only and does not sell prints or reproductions of this work, so once it is bought there is no second copy. A signed Certificate of Authenticity ships with the painting.
What is shown in Broadcasting Anxiety?
Subject's head is an old television set. Figure's hands cover their face. Artwork is monochromatic, black, white, and grey. The subject is pencil, mythological art. It was painted by Maria and is titled Broadcasting Anxiety.
What colours are in Broadcasting Anxiety?
The dominant colour in Broadcasting Anxiety by Maria is black & white / neutral. The style is abstract. If you are matching a room, work from the wall colour and the largest piece of furniture rather than from small accessories, and use the 14-day trial to see the painting in your own light before you commit.
Which room does Broadcasting Anxiety suit?
This striking monochromatic piece would serve as a compelling focal point in a minimalist or contemporary space. Its stark imagery and limited palette would complement a modern living room or a thought-provoking study, adding a layer of depth and intrigue. Broadcasting Anxiety was painted by Maria.
Who painted Broadcasting Anxiety?
Broadcasting Anxiety was painted by Maria, an artist represented by VanArtHub, a gallery based in Vancouver, Canada. You can see the rest of Maria's available and past work at https://vanarthub.com/pages/maria.
When was Broadcasting Anxiety painted?
Broadcasting Anxiety by Maria was painted in 2025, graphite on artboard. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does Broadcasting Anxiety cost, and what is included in the price?
Broadcasting Anxiety by Maria is $904.00 CAD at VanArtHub. That price includes free fully insured shipping to Canada and the USA, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and the 14-day trial. There is no framing charge, no delivery charge, and no buyer's premium on top.
Can I return Broadcasting Anxiety if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including Broadcasting Anxiety by Maria, comes with a 14-day trial. Hang it at home, and if it is not right, return it within 14 days for a full refund. VanArtHub pays the return shipping, so trying the piece costs you nothing.
How long does shipping take for Broadcasting Anxiety, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. Broadcasting Anxiety ships from VanArtHub in Vancouver, Canada, and delivery takes 3 to 7 business days within Canada and 5 to 10 business days to the USA. The painting is professionally packed and tracked door to door, and it is insured for its full value the whole way.
Is Broadcasting Anxiety still available?
Yes, Broadcasting Anxiety by Maria is available to buy at VanArtHub as of today. It is a one-of-a-kind original, so there is only one of it and it is gone once it sells.
What if my taste changes after buying Broadcasting Anxiety?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade Broadcasting Anxiety back to the gallery at any time, with no deadline, and put the credit toward a different original. Because every piece is one of a kind, the trade-back is what lets a collection change over the years without a loss.

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