Nickie Zimov, Illustrator, Paris

Description

This striking surreal illustration by Paris-based illustrator Nickie Zimov portrays a close-up of a woman's face rendered in a textured, painterly style. She holds a torn segment of her own image, peeling back the surface to reveal a secondary facial layer underneath. The artwork employs vibrant red lips against muted skin tones, framed by dark hair and a prominent fringe. In the background, a simple green meadow under a dark sky features a spotted cow grazing, enhancing the pastoral yet uncanny atmosphere. The mixed-media aesthetic combines graphic qualities with hand-finished textures, creating a thought-provoking visual narrative.

Style

Artistic, Surreal, Square

Techniques

Collage, Pastel

Color

Background

Meadow

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project