Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The algorithm said, “keep scrolling.” But Heather Werner saw a painting and made something instead.

After discovering Anne Vallayer-Coster’s “Still Life with Flowers,” hair and makeup artist @heath.er.wer.ner spent weeks transforming the still life into a sculptural floral wig inspired by the original painting.

Every flower was crafted by hand. Each petal was cut, shaped, and shaded to echo the colors and textures of the painting.

In a world full of things competing for our attention, there’s something refreshing about watching someone absorbed in creating something beautiful.

#OpenCall is the National Gallery’s creator campaign spotlighting artists from across the country as they reimagine works from the collection through original video. You can also see Heather’s work featured in a temporary installation at the museum later this year.
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🌹 Hair, Makeup, & Wardrobe: @heath.er.wer.ner @foundations_hairandmakeup
📷 Photography: @vividshot_photography
💃 Model: @ashleyroemerr
⌚️ Assistant: @amber.roemer
🖼 Anne Vallayer-Coster, “Still Life with Flowers in an Alabaster Vase and Fruit,” 1783, oil on canvas, Chester Dale Fund

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