This artwork combines a portrait of a woman with a surreal collage of butterflies and book pages's. The soft, earthy tones of the butterflies contrast subtly with the light complexion of the woman, who looks forward with her mouth half open, as if marvelling at the wondrous metamorphosis taking place before her eyes. The pages of an old book form a wing-like mask, mysteriously hiding her eyes, emphasising her expressive mouth. The butterflies, which stand as metaphors for freedom and change, seem to detach themselves from the book and begin their own flight. This image suggests an escape from the confines of written words to a world of imagination and dreams.
Created by Carla Van Iersel with support from AI.
Carla van Iersel lives and works in the Netherlands. She photographs, paints, draws, and creates digital illustrations. Her images are often a mix of these techniques, resulting in unique artworks, such as photos with drawn elements or paintings with a digital touch. Carla's oeuvre includes.. Read more…