Flower Power

This 8X10 art piece is a compelling and somewhat unsettling surrealist collage, likely created using found imagery from vintage print materials. It features a woman as the central figure, whose face is strikingly altered with disembodied blue eyes placed horizontally across her upper face, where a strip of paper might obscure her original eyes. A large, vibrant orange gerbera daisy rests prominently on top of her head, introducing a strong organic element and a touch of unexpected beauty. In a powerful juxtaposition, the woman holds in her hands what appears to be a fiery explosion, possibly a nuclear blast or mushroom cloud, drawing a stark contrast between natural beauty and destructive force. The overall aesthetic evokes a sense of commentary on innocence, vulnerability, and the potential for both creation and destruction, perhaps referencing historical events like the "Daisy Ad" which similarly combined a child and a nuclear explosion to convey a political message. The piece invites viewers to ponder the interplay between human nature, the natural world, and moments of profound upheaval.