Joyful Gaze
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.
Details
- FramingUnframed
- SignatureHand-signed by Artist
- Visual QualitiesBright & Vivid Colors
- ClassificationOriginal
- Edition Size1
Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)
Cristina Rodriguez
Medium
- Collage
- Mixed Media
Exact Dimensions (H x W x D)
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
Medium & Techniques
- Mixed Media
Subject Matter
- Cultural Commentary
- Portrait
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About the listing author
Cristina is a visual artist based in Los Angeles known for her collage and mixed media art. In the increasing digital world we live in, Cristina chooses a tactile,…
Cristina is a visual artist based in Los Angeles known for her collage and mixed media art. In the increasing digital world we live in, Cristina chooses a tactile,…
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