Wallpaper - About Face II Black

Our About Face II Black wallpaper, created by artist Moira Hershey, uses a single continuous white line across a deep navy black backdrop to form an abstract portrait. The sweeping, fluid brushwork captures stylized facial features through simplified curves and open loops, giving the graphic artwork a light, expressive presence despite the dark background. With its confident scale and high-contrast composition, the design brings a contemporary artistic feel to an accent wall while maintaining a calm, uncluttered visual rhythm. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this mural is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well on an uninterrupted wall in a living room, bedroom, or home office where the large-scale face can unfold without being cut off by tall bookcases or bulky shelving. In a bedroom, placing the mural wallpaper behind a low headboard lets the graceful curves of the profile sit directly at eye level, grounding the sleeping area in deep, tranquil blue-black tones.

In a study or home office, the clean contrast of the white line keeps the space feeling focused and modern without visual clutter. Because the artwork relies on strong contrast between light and dark, it works nicely in rooms that receive steady natural daylight, which highlights the soft painterly quality of the line against the deep navy ground. In spaces with softer, directional evening light, the dark background recedes subtly, making the white contours feel as if they are floating.

Styling it

To let the graphic line work take center stage, we recommend styling the surrounding space with thoughtful restraint. Choose furniture with clean silhouettes and low visual weight, such as a sleek low-profile credenza, a sculptural armchair, or a minimalist desk.

Warm wood tones or matte black painted surfaces work naturally alongside the deep backdrop. When selecting textiles for curtains or rugs, look toward neutral woven textures in off-white, oat, or charcoal to mirror the high-contrast palette without adding competing patterns.

Color combinations

The wallpaper itself is built on two primary tones: a saturated navy black base and a crisp, chalky white stroke.

When choosing paint colors for adjacent walls, trim, or nearby cabinetry, a soft off-white or light stone provides a clean, gallery-like companion that echoes the line work. For a moodier, monochromatic look across the whole room, you can draw from the wallpaper's dark ground by pairing it with deep midnight blue, inky navy, or soft charcoal on surrounding walls and baseboards. Warm neutral accents like sand, taupe, or deep tan leather also pair effortlessly with the cool navy undertones.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing each design specifically for your space helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels natural on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible wall decor options for homeowners and renters alike.