Anima Cyan by INGO

Step into a mesmerising world of form, colour and texture. “Anima Cyan” (Latin for ‘the soul of cyan’) is a breathtaking, surrealist masterpiece that makes a powerful and elegant statement in any modern interior.

This work features a serene, centrally positioned female portrait that gazes directly at the viewer with a calm, penetrating gaze. Her face is surrounded by a theatrical, monumental explosion of swirling layers of paper. Her hair transforms into an organic cascade of meticulously cut strips of paper in rich shades of royal blue, cool cyan and elegant silver-grey. Like a dazzling asymmetrical crown, a sumptuous floral wreath is woven into her hair, composed of detailed white blossoms and vibrant, contrasting orange accents.

The work straddles the boundary between photorealism and abstract paper architecture (mixed media). The masterful use of deep chiaroscuro shadows between the individual layers creates an impressive three-dimensional effect. The subtle, tactile paper texture that covers the skin and the forms gives the digital creation a luxurious, handcrafted and organic appearance. An absolute eye-catcher that never ceases to fascinate.

Style description:
Mixed Media / Digital Surrealism / 3D Papercraft.
This work celebrates the fusion of extremes. It combines the soft, aesthetic perfection of a digitally painted portrait with the clean, geometric structures of traditional paper art and origami. The unique tension between the realistic face and the abstract, voluminous mass of hair makes this an iconic example of modern digital surrealism.

This piece is shown to its best advantage on:
* ArtFrame (Interchangeable canvas in aluminium frame)
* Aluminium Dibond (Matt)
* Framed Photo Print (Matt fine-art paper)

Styles: Fits perfectly within a Modern, Design, Minimalist or Eclectic interior.