Tropical Christmas by Bianca ter Riet

About "Tropical Christmas"

by Bianca ter Riet

About the artwork

"Tropical Christmas" is a playful clash of seasons, a pop art dream in which sun, glamour and Christmas come together in one shimmering image. The canvas shows a close-up of a woman with loose, blonde hair, her face partly shrouded in the light of an imaginary tropical sun. The background glows in shades of yellow and orange, like a warm summer day embracing everything.

The colour scheme is deliberately complementary: the warmth of the background contrasts with the pink shadows in her face, while her blonde hair catches subtle orange glow. The brushwork - or palette knife strokes - remains palpable: expressive, rhythmic, with a distinct pop art energy.

Her sunglasses are the focal point of the image. The glasses are a vibrant mixture of orange, pink and yellow, in which the reflection of two Christmas trees appears - a surprising, humorous element that draws the eye and gives the work its title. The trees, small but sparkling, seem to light up in the tropical light, as if melting under the sun.

The woman exudes a certain nonchalance: cool, elegant, slightly ironic - as if aware of the contrast between her summer setting and the winter symbolism. The composition exudes cinematic glamour: close-up, gloss, areas of colour, and that typical pop art elevation of the everyday into icon.

The tone of the work is light-hearted and cheerful, but with a subtle depth: the image plays with perception and expectation. Where Christmas normally evokes coldness and nostalgia, "Tropical Christmas" brings warmth, light and freedom - a reinterpretation of festivity through the lens of sunshine and colour. Pop art. Tangerine Twist. Bold Retro.

Created by Bianca ter Riet with support from AI.