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The little mermaid died I Painting
Netherlands
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 9.4 W x 11.8 H x 0.8 D in
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Back in the day, I was fascinated by how Andersen's tale about The little Mermaid diverged from the typical fairy tale formula. Unlike the Disneyfied versions, where happiness is almost guaranteed, Andersen's mermaid faced a far more complex journey. She made a heart-wrenching trade: her voice for legs, all for a chance to be with her prince. Yet, this sacrifice came with a heavy price, as she struggled to win his heart and ultimately faced a tragic end, dissolving into sea foam. Strangely, I appreciated the honesty and depth that this original tale brought to the table. It stood in contrast to the fairy tales we often grew up with, where challenges are easily overcome. Instead, it confronted the reality of unrequited love, sacrifice, and the sometimes-painful lessons life hands us. This painting is a reminder of those pensive moments, highlighting the layers beneath the surface. As a kid, I found something relatable in stories that explored the messy aspects of life. Andersen's Little Mermaid taught me that life's adventures aren't always straightforward, and that growth often comes from facing challenges head-on.
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Painting:Acrylic on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:9.4 W x 11.8 H x 0.8 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
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As long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by the human face and its expressions, but maybe even more important: I’m fascinated by what’s behind this face. We're used to judge a book by it's cover, a person by its appearance. We are locked up inside ourselves. And in a world this big, you can feel anonymous and small when looking at the world through nothing more than a small pair of eyes. At least, that’s how I feel. To get wonderings like this onto the canvas, I’m searching for women I can identify with, to decrease the feeling of anonymity and alienation. I sometimes find them on the streets, some of them are close friends already. The important thing for me is that I feel that there is a connection between us, not needing to be explained easily. In my work, I search for a way to bring their inner world to the surface. By looking very closely at them, by studying their eyes, their expression, the small details, I wonder how much we’re alike, and yet so different. I ask myself how others look at people on the streets, if they ever have this feeling of recognizing someone, with the knowledge they’ve never seen this person before. In a world this big, would it be strange to think that there are in fact more people like you or me, people who are actually quite the same?
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