The Colour Beneath the Grey by BFQ de Wit

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A woman looks straight at the viewer as she paints over her own face with a brush. One half is vibrant and warm - full of orange and yellow hues - the other half cold and grey, as if life has disappeared from it. Behind her a crowd of drab, colourless silhouettes. The contrast is unmistakable: the struggle between authenticity and adaptation.

The inspiration for this work comes from society's desire to be "normal" - to fit within expectations, structures and rules of behaviour. The phrase "Just act normal, you'll be crazy enough" is at the heart of this painting. The image invites self-reflection: which parts of yourself have you painted away to fit in?

The style combines pop-art-like lines with expressive brush textures. The bright colours symbolise vibrancy and identity; the grey for adaptation and conformity. The woman's gaze is powerful but also sad - she knows that beneath the mask still lives her true self.

In an interior, this work brings depth and character. It is a visual statement about self-expression, courage and letting go of societal expectations.

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