The image shows a female face partially blurred and overlaid with abstract elements and the colours of the Dutch flag. The right side of the face is sharp and detailed, while the left side is more blurred and partially hidden by the abstracts. The colours of the Dutch flag - red, white, and blue - run horizontally through the image, but are rendered in a subtle, weathered way, appearing to fade and blend with the rest of the artwork.
The mood is simultaneously proud and introspective. The title "Proud to be Dutch" suggests a strong attachment to Dutch identity and culture, while the artistic blurring and warm, earthy tones evoke a sense of melancholy or nostalgia. The woman looks straight ahead, giving a sense of strength and self-awareness, but the abstraction and blurring also make it seem as if she is looking through different layers of emotions and experiences.
The whole thing creates a sense of pride rooted in a deeper, perhaps complex, relationship with identity. The artwork exudes warmth, but also a certain depth and layering, which makes it intriguing and emotionally charged.
This work was created using a multitude of photographic materials and shapes, combined in Photoshop.
Created by Jack Schoneveld with support from AI.
Even in my youth, I had a passion for drawing, painting, and photography. I developed and edited the photos myself. Nowadays, with the help of a PC, digital camera, and Photoshop, the possibilities for editing images are endless. I am completely self-taught and.. Read more…