“Melting Queen” speaks volumes about the way we perceive ourselves and the world around us. Depicting a proper and elegant lady, posing like a classic aristocrat. Shockingly, half of her proper face is melting off, revealing her skeleton and the true depths of her soul that she’s forced to hide from the world to maintain the façade of her proper behavior.
This artwork is a masterpiece that highlights the inner struggles that we all face in our daily lives. As human beings, we are often forced to maintain a certain image of ourselves in society. We put on a polite and proper face, hiding our true selves, almost as if we’re wearing a mask. It’s like we’re expected to conform to social norms and values, even if it means suppressing our true emotions or feelings.
Like the Melting Queen, we all have two sides to ourselves; the one we show the world, and the one that only we know exists deep inside. It’s the struggle between our true selves and the masks we put on in front of others, driven by the fear of being rejected, judged, or ostracized.
In this painting, the Melting Queen’s aristocratic pose is symbolic of how people perceive her in public. However, the melting-off face reveals the true vulnerabilities that are often hidden from the world. The contrast illustrates how behind the façade of propriety, there is a constant duality of identity.
As we admire this incredible work of art, we must remember that it serves as a reminder to never judge people based on their appearance. It also reminds us that we should always strive to be true to our inner selves, no matter the situation or circumstances. Melting Queen is art that encourages us to embrace our true selves and to have the courage to be vulnerable—a fundamental change that can revolutionize the world.
12″ x 24″ Acrylic on Canvas
$275
SOLD
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