Penny

Acrylic on Canvas

36″ x 42″

Haleh Mashian’s Penny captures a moment of introspection and longing through the portrait of an elderly woman seated at a slot machine. Her silver hair, carefully styled, contrasts with the weariness etched across her face. A cigarette rests between her fingers as she gazes toward the illuminated screens, absorbed in the rhythm of the game. The composition draws focus to her solitude, surrounding her with the soft glow and metallic reflections of the casino lights.

Penny reflects Mashian’s fascination with human vulnerability and the quiet search for comfort amid chaos. The visible texture and layered brushwork mirror the emotional depth of the subject. Her hope, nostalgia, and the fleeting escape she seeks through chance.

Part of Mashian’s Figurative Series, Penny embodies the artist’s expressive approach to storytelling and form. Ideal for collectors and interior designers seeking contemporary figurative art that blends emotion, texture, and narrative, this piece offers a timeless reflection on resilience and the human condition.