Silent Flowering by Bianca ter Riet

About "Silent Flowering"

by Bianca ter Riet

About the artwork

"Silent Bloom" is a visual poetry in line, flower and stillness. The artwork shows a female profile, executed in a detailed line drawing, interrupted and enriched by fragments of flowers. These flowers - elegant, serene and large in proportion to the face - grow out of her head and eyes, as it were. They cover the sight, but at the same time open up an inner world full of softness and strength.

The term hushed refers to a moment that seems frozen in time, a breathless pause in which nothing moves but everything speaks. Bloom suggests life, growth and feminine energy. Together they form a paradox: a vibrant bloom taking place in complete silence. This evokes a sense of inner peace and contemplation, as if the figure is in a deep state of self-awareness or dreamy introspection.

The golden leaves and floral elements in the background reinforce the sense of timelessness, symbolising impermanence as well as beauty. The eyes are not visible - blocked by flowers and patterns - emphasising the idea of turning inwards, detaching from the visible and embracing the inner self.

The work radiates feminine elegance without being loud; strength without aggression; beauty without embellishment. The balance between nature and man, between reality and dream, makes "Silent Flowering" an intimate portrait of vulnerable strength.

Conceived by Bianca ter Riet, visualized with AI.