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Original art by Phaedra VanArtHub, Vancouver

The Wound adorned: Original Oil on Canvas by Phaedra | VanArtHub

Oil on Canvas28.0 × 40.0 in2025One-of-a-kind original

This artwork presents an unsettling portrait of a rabbit with a wounded eye, exploring themes of hidden cruelty and beauty.

$2,349.00 CAD
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The story behind this piece

In 'The Wound Adorned,' we encounter an unsettling image of a rabbit, its eye bearing a wound that symbolizes the silent cruelty lurking behind manufactured beauty. This poignant piece invites the viewer to confront the stark reality of enhancement that often masks harm. The atmosphere is tense, drawing the viewer into the rabbit's world where vulnerability is met with disregard.



The narrative runs deeper as the artist Phaedra challenges the viewer to understand beauty as a double-edged sword. The seemingly harmless cosmetics that enhance human features have a backstory soaked in forced trials upon innocent beings. Through this work, pigments worn on the skin transform into metaphors for a scarred conscience, questioning the ethics of beauty attained through such means. The striking light that pierces the darkness serves not only as an aesthetic element but also as a moral lens, refusing to let the truth fade away.



This provocative piece encourages reflection on the cost of beauty and resonates especially with collectors and introspective viewers who ponder the moral implications of aesthetic choices. Artist: Phaedra Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 101.6 × 71.1 cm (approximately 40 × 28 inches) Year: 2025 Signature: Signed lower left Collection: Disturbing Light

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  • Ships from Vancouver, Canada. Packed by the gallery and tracked all the way to your door.

Technical details

Size
28.0 × 40.0 in
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Subject
Portrait
Style
Narrative Contemporary
Artist
Phaedra
Year
2025
Edition
Original, one of a kind
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
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About this artwork

Artwork Statement

In this portrait, the face isn't hidden, it's just shown for what it really is. If we open our eyes for a moment, we see that the 'beauty' we put on is built on harm: makeup tested on the eyes of innocent animals.

What sits on our skin isn't color. It's a worn-down conscience. Here, beauty has been bought at the price of blindness, the blindness of the animals it was tested on.

The harsh light in the scene is like our conscience, a truth that insists on being seen. We close our eyes to make it disappear, as if ignoring it could change the truth. But it doesn't.

Interior Design Use

This piece would serve as a striking focal point in a sophisticated living room or study. Its dark palette and intriguing subject matter create a mysterious and contemplative atmosphere, best suited for spaces with a dramatic or eclectic aesthetic.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Phaedra
  • Medium: Oil on Canvas
  • Size: 28 x 40 in (71.1 x 101.6 cm)
  • Year: 2025
  • Type: One-of-a-kind original
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Questions about this painting

How big is The Wound adorned, and what size wall does it suit?
The Wound adorned by Phaedra measures 28 by 40 inches (71.1 by 101.6 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 42 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 The Wound adorned an original painting or a print?
The Wound adorned is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Phaedra, oil on canvas. 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 The Wound adorned?
A vegan/animal-rights artwork about cruelty in the beauty industry. Addresses makeup and cosmetics tested on animals. Shows how "beauty" can be built on the suffering of innocent animals. The subject is eyes, narrative art, art collection, ethical themes, light and shadow. It was painted by Phaedra and is titled The Wound adorned.
What colours are in The Wound adorned?
The dominant colour in The Wound adorned by Phaedra is brown. The style is surrealism, 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 The Wound adorned suit?
This piece would serve as a striking focal point in a sophisticated living room or study. Its dark palette and intriguing subject matter create a mysterious and contemplative atmosphere, best suited for spaces with a dramatic or eclectic aesthetic. The Wound adorned was painted by Phaedra.
Who painted The Wound adorned?
The Wound adorned was painted by Phaedra, an artist represented by VanArtHub, a gallery based in Vancouver, Canada. You can see the rest of Phaedra's available and past work at https://vanarthub.com/pages/phaedra.
When was The Wound adorned painted?
The Wound adorned by Phaedra was painted in 2025, oil on canvas. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does The Wound adorned cost, and what is included in the price?
The Wound adorned by Phaedra is $2,349.00 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 The Wound adorned if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including The Wound adorned by Phaedra, 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 The Wound adorned, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. The Wound adorned 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 The Wound adorned still available?
Yes, The Wound adorned by Phaedra 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 The Wound adorned?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade The Wound adorned 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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