Giraffe and Owl 2015

elinabrotherus

gouache

water colours

muted colour palette

fashion and textile design

possibly oil pastel

muted smudged

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolor

"Giraffe and Owl" (2015) by Finnish artist Elina Brotherus is a captivating photograph that exemplifies her distinct style. The image features two figures, both nude and wearing animal masks - one a giraffe, the other an owl - seated opposite each other in a stark, minimalist setting. The stark backdrop and the figures' impassive expressions create an unsettling tension, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of identity, anonymity, and the human condition.