The artwork features a woman surrounded by cleaning tools, her posture exuding contemplation and quiet resilience. The brooms radiating from her head like a crown suggest an overwhelming burden, yet also symbolize a halo—blurring the lines between struggle and dignity, duty and dreams.
Created using acrylic on canvas, The Dreamer is saturated with bold primary colors, dominated by contrasting reds and blues, creating an expressive and dynamic tension within the piece. The strong black outlines and intricate patterns add depth, reinforcing the artwork’s narrative-driven and symbolic nature. The juxtaposition of the surreal elements with the everyday scene invites the viewer to reflect on women’s roles, societal expectations, and hidden aspirations.
Emotionally, The Dreamer evokes yearning, resilience, and quiet defiance, making it a compelling artwork for gallery displays, social awareness spaces, offices, and collectors drawn to thought-provoking pieces. The painting’s bold and surreal atmosphere encourages discussion, offering a layered perspective on work, identity, and personal aspirations.
Mirit Ben Nun, a celebrated Israeli artist, is known for her use of expressive colors, patterns, and themes that challenge perspectives. The Dreamer is a testament to her ability to weave storytelling, symbolism, and raw emotion into a visually captivating masterpiece, making it a must-have for collectors and art lovers who appreciate socially reflective and deeply emotive art.
Mirit Ben Nun
Abstract | Figurative | Naive Art
Established Artist
Biography
Mirit Ben Nun is an Israeli artist, born in Beersheba in 1966 under the name Mirit Altshuler.
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