Narcissus – The Reflection of Obsession, Original by Isabel Ferrer
Reinterpreting the Myth of Narcissus
The myth of Narcissus remains one of the most compelling allegories of identity, vanity, and self-delusion. In this A3 painting, rendered in watercolour and ink on 640gsm fine-art paper, the figure of Narcissus emerges through deep blue tones, creating a visual dialogue between reality and illusion.
According to Greek mythology, Narcissus was a youth of extraordinary beauty who could love no one but himself. His tragedy unfolds by the edge of a lake, where, upon seeing his own reflection, he becomes entranced by his image—an obsession that ultimately seals his fate. The depth of blues in this artwork amplifies the melancholic aura of his story, evoking the emotional vastness of his solitary admiration.
The choice of watercolour and ink lends a deliberate distortion to the composition, reinforcing the idea that reflections are never perfect replicas of reality but illusions shaped by perception. Narcissus’s mirrored figure dissolves into the fluid washes of pigment, symbolizing the fragile nature of identity when based solely on external self-perception.
Inspired by this timeless myth, the painting explores not only vanity but the existential dilemma of human beings—the relentless search for self-definition and the risk of losing oneself in that pursuit. Through ethereal brushstrokes, Isabel Ferrer captures the pivotal moment when Narcissus hovers between admiration and destruction, in a space where beauty becomes a trap and the desire for understanding leads to isolation.
ORIGINAL Available for private acquisition, with pricing upon request.
Technical Details
Title: Narcissus – The Reflection of Obsession
Medium: Watercolour and ink on paper
Paper Weight: 640 g/m²
Dimensions: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5 inches)
PRINTS
✔ Available in multiple sizes, starting from A3 and beyond. ✔ Framing options – Prints can be purchased framed or unframed. ✔ Professional-grade reproduction, ensuring true-to-original quality. ✔ Starting at £3.50, making the artwork more widely accessible._
Narcissus – The Reflection of Obsession, Original by Isabel Ferrer
Reinterpreting the Myth of Narcissus
The myth of Narcissus remains one of the most compelling allegories of identity, vanity, and self-delusion. In this A3 painting, rendered in watercolour and ink on 640gsm fine-art paper, the figure of Narcissus emerges through deep blue tones, creating a visual dialogue between reality and illusion.
According to Greek mythology, Narcissus was a youth of extraordinary beauty who could love no one but himself. His tragedy unfolds by the edge of a lake, where, upon seeing his own reflection, he becomes entranced by his image—an obsession that ultimately seals his fate. The depth of blues in this artwork amplifies the melancholic aura of his story, evoking the emotional vastness of his solitary admiration.
The choice of watercolour and ink lends a deliberate distortion to the composition, reinforcing the idea that reflections are never perfect replicas of reality but illusions shaped by perception. Narcissus’s mirrored figure dissolves into the fluid washes of pigment, symbolizing the fragile nature of identity when based solely on external self-perception.
Inspired by this timeless myth, the painting explores not only vanity but the existential dilemma of human beings—the relentless search for self-definition and the risk of losing oneself in that pursuit. Through ethereal brushstrokes, Isabel Ferrer captures the pivotal moment when Narcissus hovers between admiration and destruction, in a space where beauty becomes a trap and the desire for understanding leads to isolation.
ORIGINAL Available for private acquisition, with pricing upon request.
Technical Details
Title: Narcissus – The Reflection of Obsession
Medium: Watercolour and ink on paper
Paper Weight: 640 g/m²
Dimensions: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5 inches)
PRINTS
✔ Available in multiple sizes, starting from A3 and beyond. ✔ Framing options – Prints can be purchased framed or unframed. ✔ Professional-grade reproduction, ensuring true-to-original quality. ✔ Starting at £3.50, making the artwork more widely accessible._
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