Brandusa Niro

Naked

48 x 36 ″

Acrylic on canvas

2024


"She likes the touch of flowers and grass on her naked skin, at night in the garden of all things good — and evil." - Brandusa Niro
In Naked the model is enveloped in a lush field of vibrant red and white flowers. Her fiery red hair cascades around her, blending seamlessly with the floral surroundings, creating a sense of oneness with nature. The vivid blues of her eyes and bold red lips stand out against the green and dark tones of the background, adding a sense of intensity and mystique to her expression. The flowers, painted in rich reds and whites, seem to grow around and through her figure, almost as if she is part of the earth itself. This connection to nature, combined with her bare form, suggests themes of freedom, vulnerability, and a return to the primal essence of femininity. The dark sky above contrasts with the bright colors of the flowers, heightening the dramatic, almost ethereal atmosphere of the scene. Niro’s use of color and texture in this piece emphasizes both the beauty and power of the natural world and the model’s connection to it, capturing a moment of raw, unfiltered expression.