Life's too short, eat the cake by Marjolein Overbeek

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Life's too short, eat the cake by Marjolein Overbeek
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About "Life's too short, eat the cake"

by Marjolein Overbeek

About the artwork

This work shows a woman in an 18th-century dress pushing a whipped cake full in a man's face with a big grin. Both are dressed in classic clothing, with richly detailed fabrics and a warm, painterly use of colour reminiscent of old masters. The contrast between the stately style and the unexpected, playful action provides humour and surprise.

The inspiration for this work came from the phrase "life's too short, eat the cake" - an invitation to take life more lightheartedly. The scene plays with the boundaries between etiquette and letting go, between style and chaos. The result is an image that makes you smile as well as think.

The style is deliberately kept classic, with attention to light, texture and composition, as if it were an old portrait - but with a modern wink.

This work fits perfectly in an interior that loves character, humour and a touch of whimsy. It invites conversation and is a reminder that spontaneity is sometimes the best thing you can add to a space - or to life.

Conceived by Marjolein Overbeek, visualized with AI.

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About Marjolein Overbeek

I am Marjolein, storyteller with a weakness for the 18th century and for women who claim their place. My work always centres on a strong, independent woman - sometimes elegant, sometimes rebellious, but never boring. I cannot paint, but with words I paint images that.. Read more…

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