Among other things, the swan is the symbol of release, transformation and standing in your own power.
The original painting was made with oil on canvas and is part of a series of modern adaptations of classic portrait photography of Victorian-style women, among others. The contrast between classic image in a modern version creates a timeless tension.
My name is Helia Tayebi, living in beautiful historic Delft. Always stimulated and inspired by beauty and this as the main motivation to make visual art. People fascinate me the most, which results in the genre of my work: portraits. In doing so, I use existing or.. Read more…