Unvarnished – the traditional costume drawing with the floral pattern

Sometimes a pattern speaks louder than words. In my work "Unverblümt" (Blended), a woman in traditional Montafon dress is currently taking shape – her face remains hidden, because it's not about identity, but about the quiet presence that grows from experience, origin, and tradition. Every line, every tiny flower stamen tells of movement, memory, and inner strength.

The traditional costume is overloaded with floral patterns, the lines flow densely and lavishly – and yet a balance, an inner order, emerges. This work invites one to feel posture, strength, and identity without any explanation. It is a silent dialogue between inner and outer worlds, between lived identity and perception.

For me, drawing such details is a moment where calm, presence, and flow converge. It's the quiet joy of observing how lines, shapes, and patterns work , even before the piece is finished. The first reactions are already evident in this initial stage of creation – people stop, observe, and allow themselves to be carried away by the lines.

"Unvarnished" is a work that celebrates the flow of patterns and makes the presence of the depicted woman palpable. It reminds us that art doesn't always have to be loud to have an impact – it can be quiet, dense, and powerful all at once.