A selection of paintings exploring themes of gender expression, power, and carnal desire by artist Colete Martin. Using the archetype of a nature goddess, Martin depicts aspects of femininity and masculinity that demands attention and encourages introspection:

“When I paint portraits I’m closing the space between a fantastical subject and our own mundane emotions resulting in themes that one might recognize in themselves despite their roots in mythology and fantasy.”

Check out more of Martin’s work below!