These are not balloons

Artist

Carolina Vargas Reis

Description

 In a mesmerizing canvas suspended between worlds, a breathtaking scene unfolds. A young girl, mere five years of age, stands amid a sea of vibrant balloons that drift like ethereal orbs around her. Each balloon, a spectrum of colors, bears the weight of a flag, representing lands torn by war.
The girl, with her innocent countenance, wears an outfit that blurs the boundaries between a girl scout and a guerrilla fighter. A puzzling  ambiguity that hints at a fate.

Year

2023

Size

101.60 × 101.60 × 3.81 cm

Category

Painting

Medium

Mixed media on board

Price

$9,000