In La Belle Dame, Holly builds a connection between nature and the women of the novel, both of which are used to soothe the emotional extremes of male characters. Flowers are historically coded as feminine for their silent beauty, but some flowers, like the Amaryllis depicted, are toxic. Red with rage, this piece reminds us that, like nature, women too have their own power that is distinct from the emotions projected onto them by men.
Our Hahnemühle Pearl Giclee paper has a smooth orange peel texture and resin coating which creates a fibrous feel and satin-like finish. With a bright neutral white base, it creates natural black and white images and offers vibrant color reproduction. Combined, this great mixture of qualities give the print the feel of an oil painting.
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What inspires the artist?
"The Amaryllis looks like an anthropomorphic silent scream, lashing out at those who control it, just as the creature is caught in a death spiral with his creator."
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