Inner world by Bianca ter Riet

Inner World is an introspective portrait that breathes tranquillity and depth. It shows a woman with closed eyes and a slightly hunched head, as if she has deliberately turned away from the outside world to turn inwards. Her black hair is pulled up tightly, revealing her face and focusing attention on her serene expression and gentle, almost meditative posture.

She wears a black turtleneck - a garment that exudes security and seclusion, like a shield from the outside world. The turtleneck encloses her neck like a frame, making her face stand out even more in the image. The orange eye shadow and pink lips are warm, subtle accents to her otherwise subdued look. The use of colour on her face is harmonious, almost poetic, as if the inner feelings are reflected on her skin.

What makes the portrait special is the abstract background. It is composed of areas in grey, pink, orange and purple, roughly applied with a palette knife. The texture is lively, almost whimsical, and forms a striking contrast to the woman's stillness. Yet that rough surface actually enhances her modesty - as if she were the calm in the chaos, the centre of a storm that exists only visually.

Her large round earrings in bright yellow are more than an accessory; they act as suns within the image. Round, bright, heavy. They bring a sense of weight, but also of warmth and energy. Combined with her closed eyes, they give the impression that she is in touch with an inner source of power - silent, but powerfully present.

The title Inner World emphasises that which is not visible: thoughts, feelings, memories. This is not a portrait that wants to show something, but rather make you feel something. It invites the viewer to become quiet himself for a moment, to wonder what lives inside when the eyes are closed. Modern Abstract. Pop Art.