Ophelia Marco Santos the tale of a young

the tale of a young elephant-handler

made undoubtedly manifest by his passion for illustration

The thorny trees were known as a tree of life and death

"My paintings and drawings juxtapose elements of abstract expressionism and classical figuration

Espousing a new hedonism

Ophelia Marco Santos the tale of a youngDetails About Oil on wood 8 x 10 in. 2024 Hand cast painted antique frame 21 x 19. 5 x 4 in. (f) Framing included This is Her Story is a narrative series of portraits featuring both mythological and historical  women whose fates have become iconic templates for female identity. The experiences of these  women become intertwined with those of a modern child, a young girl dressed in white who  features in the landscape of each painting.