This mesmerising image manipulation represents what an Instagram photo of a Disney princess might look like. In true fairytale style, the princess is surrounded by a perfectly staged landscape, complete with birds carelessly doing her hair. The image is a playful nod to the unreality of social media, where everything often seems too good to be true.
In this imaginative scene, we see the princess in a breathtaking winter landscape, where every detail has been carefully crafted to capture the magical atmosphere of Disney fairy tales. The birds, with their cheerful singing and vibrant colours, take care of her hairdo as if it were the most normal thing in the world. The princess exudes a serene calm and unparalleled perfection, transporting the viewer into a world where worries do not exist.
The image manipulation pulls the idea of Instagram into the absurd, with a nod to the often exaggerated perfection displayed on social media. It raises questions about the authenticity of what we see online and invites the viewer to look critically at the reality behind the photos.
This artwork is not only a visual spectacle, but also a humorous and reflective look at our modern culture. It reminds us that, as in fairy tales, not everything we see on Instagram always reflects reality.
It all started with a4 paper and HB pencils. As a child I was often impressed by how beautiful the world around me was. The urge to capture this beautiful world, and to show the people around me what I saw, was actually there from the beginning. If.. Read more…