Amidst the sun-drenched shore, the girl, clad in a strikingly oversized bright pink and yellow bathing suit, becomes the symbol of youthful courage and spontaneity. Her silhouette, etched in time, represents a steadfast spirit, a reminder of the simple pleasures life has to offer.
The mixed media art form fuses elements of old and new, transporting us to a time when postcards carried stories of adventure and exploration. This image captures the essence of freedom and joy, urging us to seize the day and embrace life's endless possibilities. As the girl walks into the sea, her journey becomes a living postcard, an invitation to enjoy the timeless beauty of the world around us.
"Postcard from Zandvoort" serves as a fond reminder that within every frame of life lies a tapestry of experiences waiting to be lived.
I remembered that as a young girl I so much liked to cut images from magazines to paste them into school agendas, scrapbooks and even on my bedroom door. Add to this the fascination I always had for walls filled with old posters, flaking paint, scrappy billboards.. Read more…