This mixed media collage blurs the boundaries between portraiture, nature, and abstraction. A black-and-white photographic portrait of a woman emerges through torn layers of paper, her gaze direct and unflinching. Circular cutouts punctuate her silhouette, while a vibrant cascade of flowers spills from her mouth and chest, symbolizing inner life breaking through silence. Juxtaposing delicate florals, vintage textures, and a minimalist red ribbon, the piece speaks to identity, transformation, and the power of beauty to reclaim space.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Cristina Rodriguez

Exact Dimensions

8.5"x11.5"

Year Created

2025

Provide details about the signature

Signed on front; artist's name card on back

Materials

Black-and-white photograph Torn paper Glossy colored flowers Circular cutouts Red ribbon (paper) Small panel of East Asian script Watercolor paper