we all have this other side its being able to control and be stronger than it that makes us what we are (good) and that you are meli ur an angel well done hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

So fitting to Radioheads awesome Song. It always helps us see the Light ...if We have Lived the Dark. Enjoy Roma. Ciao:)

Hey Meli! Glad to see you trying on a new skin so to speak. Love the colours, nice work! <;0)

Great interpretation of the song, which is one of my favorites from "Hail to the Thief," which I've been listening to obsessively since it came out. Unfortunately, they're not doing any shows close enough for me to get to at the moment - they don't play corporate-sponsored venues, which precludes their playing in really big chunks of the States. Anyway, I really like the picture.

Great illustration of th esong, and amazing image..indeed, we don't fully appreciate sweet unless we have had sour...

Excellent Meli! I just love the emotion your artwork brings out. The colors go perfect with the mood. An excellent work!!

Somewhat creepy, and yes fitting to the text of the song... And yes, it's the alternating of lights and shadows that makes life so interesting... And some days are really dark, it's no use to deny them, just love them all the same: spent waiting for the new light to come, they are part of our existence

There there, these consolers are you, fighting the constant battle of different emotions, trying their best to maintain a healthy equilibrium. If either the demons or the consolers were to win the battle you would end up in the loony bin. Of course it is more complicated than that ;) This was just the first thing I thought of upon seeing this wonderful compo. Is that malice in your eyes? Certainly not seductive in any positive sense when taking into consideration the title. It looks like your mouth may be smeared with blood. This is a powerful image that is NOT depressing but IS dark. I am going to have to go ahead and check out that Radiohead song. I like the band but missed that particular song.

Looks great as always Meli! I love the feeling of the image. Have a great time in Rome.

Cool, and different, like radio heads new video was XP the figure on the right's face is my favorite part of this picture, even tho the rest is great too XD

EXCELLENT ARTWORK, MELI!!!

ooooh- mystical & intriguing... there are many layers to the soul- this is only one... beautiful work, very creative & inspiring! have fun dear meli! :]

You really manage to make that beautiful sculpture looking quite scary :-) Nice to get a glimpse of your dark side, that photo of yourself is so good.I now will try to find that Radiohead music that inspired you to this image.( Hmmm, I am old and does not keep up so well with music of the time)

It's hard to see U like a demon, but here is it :) (just for a moment.. poi riprenderai a parlare a macchinetta :))) LOL non ti si addice molto ;)) Beautiful work and color (as always)!

Your darkest work and another side of you that I havent seen before The original picture of you is really great I just love youre look on it. Actually you look like another beautiful famous Italian girl on it, but Im to embarrassed to tell who that is! ;-)

Wonderful Meli.. Sweet and sour and perhaps the lyric "just because you feel it doesnt mean it's there" Perfectly in tune with your image...

A very dark atmosphere that must be hidden very deep inside you... I like the image very much.

What makes this image work is the green color in the middle. It clearly represents a lush color that symbolizes vividness leading towards a hidden seductiveness. The surrounding blue catches the viewer off guard in terms of defocusing. The blue embraces the siren leading to a connection relative safeness, which consequently leads to naivet The eyes of the siren pierce through the soul of the gullible individual. The wavy structures in the corners are highly effective as symbols of the situation. When trapped in the corner there is truly no way out. You shall be drowned in the sea of darkness. Previous victims have been emulated into decorations of confusion. Without a soul a human body is nothing more than an aesthetic carcass. The whole tyrannical impression of seduction embraces the feeling satisfaction. The subroutine of the mind is easily misled through perceptual blindness. In this human jungle there is not an aspect we can rely on simply because we shift our perceptions. That same shift of perception is perfectly symbolized here by the bottom left, the strong black and purple line lead to a misconception of reality to invade the senses.

Rik.. now I want to build you a monument. I was expecting your words on this like ambrosia... but once more, you've surpassed my expectations, for the depth of your insight. Thank you also all above for trying to read within this image of mine. you all have done a great job with interpretations. And every little detail, placement.. texture and pose.. has its meaning :) Hugs everyone :)

I must agree,excellent atmosphere..those strong colours give a special look to it!!!Awesome work!

eheh :-) You know me enough by now to guess that I don't like the colour combination... although I guess that in your mind these colours all had significance. We both know yours and my approaches to colour are very very different :-)
Aside from this the composition works, the mirrored statue is framing you well, negatively caressing your head. Wish you a great weekend hugs :-)

If you were trying to convince us of your dark side existence, then I'm convinced, alright. It's a really creepy compo, perfectly matches the song and title. Like @Synapse, I'd say the colors are to vivid for my taste, but it's your trademark, part of your own style. Have a great weekend! :)

It's the better portrait of you I've seen. You must put it in the photo-gallery. Well, maybe you'll see this on monday but happy marriage and weekend :)

Whoa...don't piss Meli off LOL Brillaint composition, but I find the green a little garish too, yet, in a way that adds to the darkness of the image. Thank you so much for sharing this angel girl ;) hugest hugs Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the special celebrations ;)

She seems to want to project a force or waif to whisk away evil and the closing in of unwanted attention. Still far back in the eyes is a desire to draw in favorable fun that is conflicted by the sirens wailing for attention. Having a bust between bookend statues gives no place for studies. Chartreuse and purple is just wine. Wine will come.

mmmm something new and very goooood... like it oooo more than just like it i adore it... ;)

Absolutely fantastic. :) I love when you bring out this side in your art. You are just as great with this as with the 'normal'. :) And knowing the feelings and vibes that you have taken the thoughts from..and also the connection to the Radiohead song and video just gives it such a massive impact. Totally love it. A fantastic way to start the weekend. Yes it is a dark piece but it is filled with power :)

Just a touch of beautifully chosen colors and a wonderful composition, Meli... considering our similar tastes in almost everything, I think I should retry to listen to Radiohead. I specially like the three figures surrounding the central expression. Walling her in. Whoa.

meli meli meli (hope you allow me to name you by your name :-) - you have the gift to surprise me with each new picture you post here, this is a absolut beautiful photowork - i really like the surreal touch in it ( if it were not so, belive me i would say i to you ) , at the one side there are your black and white pencil drawings - on the other this fabulous coloureful works and each have its own fascination. wunderfully done - i am happy to met a person, like you are, in my live - thanks for that - yours uwe

wonderful words!composition! excellent work