Association Organization
PAPAT 10th Anniversary International Pastelist Special Exhibition
Introduction
This piece, "Fatal Woman," is filled with tension and drama, with a sharp gaze staring directly at the viewer, resembling a silent challenge. Pietilä portrays not just a female portrait in this painting, but a captivating archetype: strong, composed, and difficult to define. The fiery red hair serves as a symbol of allure and danger, while the interplay of light and shadow on her face reveals the multifaceted layers of her inner self. The artist employs concise lines and colors to showcase a form of feminine power that is not primarily characterized by softness, but rather by a beauty that has thorns.