Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
There are parallels between Musing Bloom by Nicole Samuels, the self portraits of Frida Kahlo and the many artistic renderings of Ophelia. The flowers and water are timeless symbols of beauty, decay, strength and renewal. In each image, there’s vulnerability at play and a half-told story, allowing the viewer to fill in the gaps. Flowers are central symbols; Proteas and Carnations are abandoned, placed peacefully, used as shields, hidden behind and crafted into adorning headpieces.
Read more 10and5.com/2016/09/14/for-nicole-samuels-self-portraits-are-an-act-of-healing-that-lead-to-liberation
There are parallels between Musing Bloom by Nicole Samuels, the self portraits of Frida Kahlo and the many artistic renderings of Ophelia. The flowers and water are timeless symbols of beauty, decay, strength and renewal. In each image, there’s vulnerability at play and a half-told story, allowing the viewer to fill in the gaps. Flowers are central symbols; Proteas and Carnations are abandoned, placed peacefully, used as shields, hidden behind and crafted into adorning headpieces.
Read more 10and5.com/2016/09/14/for-nicole-samuels-self-portraits-are-an-act-of-healing-that-lead-to-liberation
