The keeper of the black fish by Bianca ter Riet

The work exudes a mysterious and timeless beauty. Her porcelain skin has a delicate, almost ethereal look, as if she comes straight from another world. Her large, expressive eyes seem to carry both sadness and unfathomable wisdom, as if she knows more than she would ever express. These eyes capture your gaze, and their intense pale blue hue contrasts beautifully with her pitch-black hair, which is pulled up tightly in an elegant, low bun.

She wears a long, close-fitting black dress that exudes a sense of sombre and elegance. The dress, with subtle details of floral patterns in earth tones, seems to connect her melancholic look with the natural world. The high neckline of her dress enhances her graceful appearance, while her slender, almost fragile hands betray a contrasting strength and purpose.

In her hands, she holds a black fish with vivid orange eyes, a surreal element that is immediately striking. The fish seems almost alive and aware, as if it carries a silent message that only she understands. Two more black fish hover around her, as if connected to her by an invisible force. They seem weightless, almost as if swimming in the air, reinforcing the impression that she is not only part of this world, but also of something bigger and mystical.

Behind her, a background of urban houses forms a backdrop that evokes a hint of nostalgia. The faded, pastel colours of the buildings seem almost painted with watercolour and give a sense of desolation, as if time has stood still in this city. Yet all attention inevitably remains focused on her - a mystical, powerful figure, as if she were the guardian of a secret entrusted only to the black fish. Modern Abstract. Fantasy. Cityscape.