by Ava Ryan
The character Ophelia from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is a figure frequently depicted by artists. These works often focus on her fragility and the beauty of her naked form. In this piece, I wanted to focus on her surroundings, drawing attention to the beauty, danger, and symbolism represented by the water. Ophelia’s body is not the focus in this artwork; instead, it serves as an exploration of the darkness that led to her death and the supernatural elements inhabiting the world around her.
Artist Bio:
Ava is a Bachelor of Arts student at the Queensland University of Technology, majoring in Acting. She is a performer through and through, primarily practicing her craft in various live theatre shows across her studies. Her practice extends past the theatrical arts in her work as a photographer and visual artist as she joins the art and production team in this project. 
