Artworks

These Feelings I Hide No. 2

A ballerina stands en pointe, holding a graceful pose in a pink tutu. Below her, a mirrored reflection shows her holding a chainsaw, symbolizing the hidden intensity behind her poised exterior. The piece explores themes of duality and inner conflict.

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ArtworksThese Feelings I Hide No2ballerina with chainsawduality of human naturehidden emotionsmirrored reflectioninner turmoilballet and conflictphoto manipulation artemotional depthsurreal composition
A ballerina stands en pointe against a grey background, wearing a pink tutu and holding her arms in a ballet position above her head. Below her is a mirrored reflection, except her reflection holds a chainsaw instead of posing gracefully, daring to hide the feelings behind the poised facade.

This striking artwork juxtaposes the serene grace of a ballerina with the fierce intensity of her hidden reflection. Standing en pointe against a neutral grey background, the ballerina wears a delicate pink tutu and holds her arms in a classic ballet position above her head.

Below her, however, the mirrored reflection reveals a contrasting image: the same ballerina, but with a chainsaw in hand, defying the elegance of her pose. The piece explores the duality of human nature—the poised exterior we present to the world versus the tumultuous emotions we conceal.

It’s a visual metaphor for the complexities of identity and the conflict between how we are perceived and the powerful emotions driving us beneath the surface.