Love-Me-Not 2018

Daria Theodora made "Love-Me-Not" with what looks like watercolor and ink, maybe some gold leaf too, creating a tender, wistful vibe. The colors are muted, like a faded photograph, with these streaks of red that feel almost like tears or maybe a melancholic heartbeat. There's a lot of thin layering, washes of color that build up the form, and then these sharp, delicate lines that define the figure. I love how you can see the artist's hand so clearly. It's not trying to hide anything; instead, it's embracing the process. Look at the way the gold leaf is scattered, it catches the light, like tiny sparks of hope or maybe just a touch of fancy, adding a layer of fragility to the whole thing. The dreamy quality of this piece, reminds me of Remedios Varo, who explored similar dreamlike and emotionally complex imagery with incredible detail and delicacy. Ultimately, this piece leaves you pondering the beauty in vulnerability.