Duality by Bianca ter Riet

About "Duality"

by Bianca ter Riet

About the artwork

Duality is an apt title for this picturesque image, in which two contrasting halves of a face come together in a harmonious yet split composition. The left side of the face is dominated by soft pink tones, exuding softness, emotion and a human warmth. In contrast, the right side is dominated by a monochrome palette of black, white and grey, evoking a more abstract, perhaps even mysterious or melancholic atmosphere.

This duality can be interpreted in several ways. It can be a visual representation of the opposition between feeling and rationality, softness and strength, or even between the conscious and subconscious. The rough, expressive brushstrokes reinforce the idea of fragmentation and fusion, as if the identity of the person depicted is in a continuous state of transformation.

The asymmetrical colour balance further contributes to the idea of inner conflict or contrast, but at the same time the face as a whole still appears harmonious and balanced. This highlights how apparent opposites can exist together within one person or concept.

This artwork raises questions about identity, emotions and the way colour affects our perception. It invites the viewer to consider how opposites not only exist separately, but also complement and enrich each other. Modern Abstract.

Conceived by Bianca ter Riet, visualized with AI.