"Dangerous Muse"
 
Mixed media / original magazine paper /framed /ready to hang 
12”x12”
2025
 
This powerful, framed mixed-media collage, aptly titled "Dangerous Muse," is a provocative examination of ambition and allure. The central female portrait is rendered in a stark, fragmented style, with elements cut away to create a sense of mystery and complex identity. Her gaze is partially obscured, drawing the viewer deeper into the narrative.
 
The background features a cool mauve/purple tone, providing a subtle contrast to the subject’s striking lips and blonde hair. Intriguingly, the composition is layered with symbols of power and aspiration: crumpled $100 bills frame the periphery, while a delicate blue feather suggests freedom or perhaps a hidden truth. The juxtaposition of luxury, fragmentation, and ambition makes this piece a compelling statement.
 
While captivating on its own, "Dangerous Muse" is designed to complete a triptych. Its themes beautifully echo and contrast with its companion artworks, "Wild Elegance" and "Elegance in Fragments," creating a cohesive and visually rich collection perfect for a modern, sophisticated space.