Derek Neben

Derek Neben, 2026
Acrylic on Canvas
10 x 10 x 1.5 in

Signed on Back

Model: Derek Neben

This work is part of The Tracy Piper's "SEEN Volume 5" the fifth iteration of a collaborative art project of 50 eye paintings that were made during the Spring of 2025. For this series, the artist organized an open call for her collectors, fans, and fellow artists to be featured as one of her models. Each participant answered the same question: What does it mean to feel seen? Each painting and response is featured in the artist’s sixth book aptly titled "SEEN Volume 5".

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL SEEN?

" To be seen is to break out of the sea of anonymity for a fleeting moment. A head nod to a passer by on the sidewalk when you each carry a coffee. To be welcomed home by the family dog. A thank you for doing such a nice job cleaning the kitchen. To be seen is for a sentience in your story to be read." — Derek Neben

HANGING & CARE

Artwork is ready to hang on the wall; hanging wire is secured on the back (nail and hook needed). Dust raw canvas with a clean, soft brush and HEPA-filtered vacuum to clean. Using a new, clean brush prevents transfer of grime from previous dustings.