Mata Hari must have been of staggering beauty. At least in this watercolour-like, digital and colourful adaptation of an old black and white photograph.
We see her in an outfit reminiscent of roaring twenties nightclubs, with an ostrich feather in her hair and a fur coat that has been opened to almost reveal her cleavage.
The kaleidoscopic background underscores the festive nature and places her at the center of attention. A beauty -- now also in art.
                                
                                        Although working as a lyrical chronicler,  sometimes I see things that are not there; I photograph and edit them.
Recurring elements are: carved mannequins (humanoids) and anonymous 19th century paintings.  Working from 100cm I come to sign (Nl only)...
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