The Rebirth of Eve by Yvonne Dutch Artist

Eva's Rebirth is inspired by my dear friend Eefke who is currently going through treatment for breast cancer. I was with her the day her hair started falling out and it touched me immensely. How she dealt with everything, accepting her emotions for what they are, being incredibly honest and open throughout the process, and remaining so much herself in all that. Her strength and authenticity in this uncertain, exciting process full of chemo treatments and their side effects, made me picture a woman who was bald, but who took a deep breath from her primal strength and, with her eyes closed, started a new chapter and let life grow and bloom. It symbolises rebirth, a creative force that resides in every woman. A beautiful, no-holds-barred energy that does not judge, but is just undeniably there. The feminine energy wants to move forward, make things grow and flourish. Primal woman Eve provides beauty, in the midst of crises and disasters. She is there to pass on love, no matter who you are in life. The image reflects how resilient and strong women can be. How beautiful she is in her pure essence. But also that she does not give up, because healing is inherent in her energy. I also see beauty in dark times. Which is very cliché saying that there is no light without darkness. But I see it that way myself. Because who would we women be if we gave up in the face of adversity?