The painting shows two women standing side by side, their slender bodies mirrored in an almost symmetrical composition. Their posture is calm but enigmatic, with their arms hidden behind their backs, leaving their torsos uncovered except for a skin-coloured slip. The smooth contours of their bodies contrast with the rough, aura of the bronze masks that hide their faces.
These masks, stylised goat heads with curved horns, exude a mystical and animalistic character. The horns curl like an echo of a lost ritual, a symbol of power and transformation. The masks cover their faces, completely erasing their identity.
The background is austere, perhaps a dark, matte hue or a subtly faded environment that draws attention to the two figures. The contrast between their human bodies and the animal masks raises questions of identity, submission and wildness, while the tight, minimalist composition creates an oppressive, almost sacred atmosphere.
Created by The Nudes Gallery with support from AI.
Gradus Fecit is a project by designer Gerard van der klooster in which his passion for photography and design merge into colourful watercolour sketches of butterflies and other insects. Characteristic of the works are subtly added graphic elements and also geometric shapes... Read more…