The Warrior Maiden and the Beast 2017

"The Warrior Maiden and the Beast" is a 2017 painting by Jana Brike. The painting features a young woman in a blue dress riding a rearing black horse. The horse's coat is covered in scribbled text and flowers, while the woman has a flower in her hair and is raising her right hand. The painting seems to reference the classic image of the warrior maiden, but Brike's contemporary interpretation offers a unique blend of fantasy and realism. The painting uses bold colors and a dynamic composition to create a sense of movement and energy.