Oriane Safré-proust, Illustrator, Paris

Description

A black and white illustration features a woman's face with closed eyes and a snake coiled around her mouth, effectively silencing her. The snake's body continues up, wrapping around the side of her head. The woman's hair is depicted in a loose, flowing style around her face, transitioning into a neat braid that extends downward. The braid is tied off with a delicate ribbon at the end, adding a touch of softness to the otherwise stark image. The composition is simple, drawing focus to the central figure and the symbolism of the snake and bound mouth.