Sybil (o dell’essere polvere di stelle)

Sybil (or Being Stardust)

Year: 2025

A girl stands still, her eyes filled with tears, while a crocodile lies nearby—watchful, unmoving. Arya explores the ambiguity of emotion: the blurred line between authentic feeling and the masks we sometimes wear.

The expression “crocodile tears” suggests false sorrow, but here it takes on a deeper, more complex meaning. The crocodile is not a symbol of deceit, but a silent witness, a creature ancient and enigmatic, holding space for pain that cannot be easily named.

This image questions the nature of vulnerability: is it always sincere? Is it sometimes a defense, or a performance we offer to ourselves? Arya does not give answers, but invites reflection on how we process grief, guilt, or longing.

Bathed in subdued light, with a surreal stillness, the scene captures that delicate moment where emotion teeters between truth and illusion.

Canvas with hand painted details – Limited edition

. Size: 60×80 cm
. Edition: 10 copies
. Support: mounted canvas with oil/acrylic details
. Signed + certificate of authenticity
Available on request

Fine art print – Limited edition

. Size: 50×70 cm or 30×40 cm
. Edition: 30 copies
Available for preorder