Carlota Santos - Ofelia

About the artwork:

This artwork by Carlota Santos is a whimsical mixed-media composition that blends delicate hand-drawn illustrations with soft pastel hues and intricate three-dimensional embellishments. The dreamy background, awash in gentle blues, greens, pinks, and yellows, creates an ethereal atmosphere that enhances the nostalgic and narrative quality of the piece.

Santos incorporates a variety of symbolic and decorative elements, including a crowned face, a butterfly, a bow and arrow, a teapot, a Rococo-style figure in an ornate dress, and a collection of botanical and domestic motifs. Scattered throughout are playful and poetic details—lace fabric, sculptural reliefs, and objects like a book, a playing card, and a piece of jewelry—evoking a sense of storytelling and personal mythology.

The ornate border and careful framing emphasize the piece’s intimate, illustrative nature, reminiscent of a cherished keepsake or a page from an enchanted storybook. True to her signature style, Santos masterfully weaves historical and decorative references into a contemporary visual language, making this work a delicate yet captivating exploration of memory, femininity, and imagination.

Artwork details:

Materials: Pencil and embroidery on paper 

Size: 59.4 × 84.1 cm + frame. 

Signature: Signed & One-of-a-kind. 

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