Identity Series II

The series in general deals with female identity and intends to capture several emotions and character traits. The females I depict show a certain moment in time – compared to a moment captured on camera. The artworks represent the state of mind, attitude, wish or even perception of oneself rather than an accurate illustration of reality. Some artworks are influenced by the atmosphere of famous movies or tv series and convey the impact and lasting impression of strong female characters.
Please click on the pictures to find out the deeper meaning behind each artwork, the dimensions and price. If you are interested in acquiring my artworks, please contact me any time: artistlenasnow@web.de

Orange Mistress

“Orange Mistress” is made with acrylic on paper and is visually inspired by old posters of space movies and how they depict women. In my artwork I intended to focus again on the shiny optics – that is why I decided to make all the work in a latex-like environment, including the dress. I am not afraid of portraying sexy, lascivious woman in provoking latex dresses because I feel that emancipation should also show strong females that are openly dealing with their sexuality, lust or even fetish. I chose orange for her dress because it combines the signal color red and the rather rational yellow. Orange means vitality, joy, carefreeness, and exotic liveliness – which is exactly what I want my female in the center to be and feel. Women should feel free in their sexuality and not oppressed. While they are enjoying this freedom, however, they should remain in control – that is why my female figure is a “Mistress”, and not in any form a subordinate. The transparent look is equally a metaphor for being "transparent" with yourself and with your own sexuality. The woman and the whole setting are not only "transparent" for the observer, but also to emphasize that the female figure is able to share or show what she wants. She is not naked though because although transparency is given she does not fully have to disclose herself thereby preserving a certain control.
37x27cm, acrylic on paper,
price: 500 €

Wondering about the Future

“Wondering about the future” is part of my “Identity series” and is made with acrylic on paper. The artwork portrays a woman who is wondering, what will happen in the future. Her posture suggests that she is – almost eccentrical – showing her worry. The artwork has Chinese elements in it to allude to Chinese fortune telling culture which is a respected and important part of social and business culture. Sometimes, fortune tellers often take on a role as compared to management consultants or even psychotherapists in Western society. Fortune telling is a complex occupation and requires professional skills, a high number of social contacts and impact. The female in the center is a modern version of a fortune teller and even resembles a Geisha. Her latex looking dress is figure-accentuating, sexy and expresses that she has broken free of patriarchal structures. She is now in control and has taken over the important position of a fortune teller.
37x27cm, acrylic on paper,
price: 490 €

Elektra

“Elektra” is made with acrylic on paper and is visually inspired by the strong female character in the movie “Elektra” from 2005 and content-wise by Greek mythology. The background story is that she is the daughter of the famous Agamemnon and Clytemnestra and saved his brothers life by sending him away when her father was murdered coming back from the Trojan War by his own wife and her lover. As in Greek mythology, drama and at that time especially blood revenge is essential, the brother later returns. Elektra helps him to murder their mother and their mother’s lover. I chose the red background because it is the color of blood and emotion that fits to the story. In the center I depict a modern “Elektra” who does not look well-behaved, but rather wild and provoking. She is powerful, without fear and self-conscious which can be seen by her figure-accentuating, latex-like outfit.
37x27cm, acrylic on paper,
price: 490 €

Ultra Violet

“Ultra Violet” is made with acrylic on paper and is inspired by the eponymous film from 2006. Ultraviolet is color we humans are not able to see, but animals like bees, butterflies or birds are able to perceive it. My artwork is about something that is hidden, can’t be seen. In this case it is fertility, since one can does not see from the outside if someone is fertile or not. A woman can be attractive, but still infertile. In the film the main character “Violet” has to deal with termination of pregnancy and is being suggested that she is infertile afterwards. Violet – as can be seen by our eyes – stands for a strength, profundity, but also for loss and grief. The woman in the center of my painting combines all those aspects: she seems attractive, even tempting, but she is infertile, dealing with loss and grief – like we all do – but also resides strength, perseverance – all that lies within us and can not be visually detected. I myself have been told this year that it would be difficult or even impossible to conceive which put me down for a while although I never wanted children. My processing of these unexpected news led to the initial creation of the artwork.
37x27cm, acrylic on paper,
price: 490 €

Lady in Blue

“Lady in Blue” has been inspired by the blue phase of Picasso. Blue is solid and profound; it is simple and refreshing at the same time. In my painting the color blue reflects the character of the woman in the center. Her posture is upright, with both feet on the ground. She looks directly towards the viewer, but not in a provocative way and her facial expression rather suggests that she has an open-minded character. Although she is depicted in lingerie, she is not ingratiating herself or chumming up. She preserves a certain distance - confident, sincere, stable and free. The blue background represents the open space as metaphor for her mind that can be compared to the sea or sky. The darker floor represents depth like the see and her appearance shows freedom (she is wearing lingerie, yet, she is not feeling uncomfortable) and stability (pointed out by her posture).
37x27cm, acrylic on paper,
price: 490 €

Lady in Red

“Lady in Red” has been inspired by the film Eyes Wide Shut and shows a specific moment as if captured on camera. The woman in my painting is getting dressed for a special occasion which could be for a swinger party, a show, or simply for her partner. She is almost ready and about to put her shoes on. I intended to capture just that moment when a woman is about to put on that “other role”. This unique moment shows transition – maybe from an ordinary woman or housewife to a sexy, mysterious temptress. That she is still “ordinary” shows the rather plain background highlighting her appearance even more. The painting captures the moment when someone just pressed the shutter button and through the flash she is put in the right light. Her corsage and gloves are reflecting the light – suggesting that the fabric she is wearing is silk. Also, she is looking up for that shot, interrupting her while tying her high heels. Her gaze is direct, and although wearing a face mask, she does not seem to hide.
37x27cm, acrylic on paper,
price: 490 €

Fighter

“Fighter” has originally been inspired by the Netflix series “Glow” which is about female wrestlers and plays in the 80ies. The series is about strong female characters who are all trying to make a living on their own – independent of men, but always struggling with a male business world that seeks profit, practices exploitation and sexism. In “Glow” the females are not only strong, but also sexy and they are creating their outfits on their own. My artwork “Fighter” tries to capture the notion of this series and the impact it left on me. Therefore, I wanted to create a figure that I can relate to myself and paint an outfit I might like to wear if I was a character in the play. “Fighter” also wants to tell the audience: be a sexy woman, be strong – but also be dangerous and don’t be too nice. The scribbling lines underline that this is not real, but just a fantasy and a combination of an impression and emotion I associate with that series.
37x27cm, acrylic on paper,
price: 450 €