- Heather Arenas
- Fully Fledged
- oil on cradled aluminum panel
- 24 x 30 in
Fully Fledged presents a contemplative moment captured with quiet strength. At its center, a woman sits poised on a simple wooden chair, her bare legs crossed and her hands resting calmly in her lap. Her white off-the-shoulder top and flowing green skirt, patterned subtly with warm yellow tones, offer a harmonious contrast against the muted background. Above her, six stylized yellow butterflies stretch across the space, their distinct black outlines lending a rhythmic balance and an understated surrealism to the scene. These butterflies are more than decoration—they symbolize the emergence of creativity, with one detailed butterfly embodying a fully realized thought. The soft, measured lighting shapes her figure and surroundings, grounding the composition in realism while inviting a reflective mood. The work embraces the confidence found in intuitive creation, reflecting a moment where form and idea converge naturally without overthinking.
- Subject Matter: Figuratve
- Current Location: 33 Contemporary /Artsy