Rococo: The Voodoo Queen

Sybille Sterk

Sybille Sterk constructs digital portraits that treat the human form as a canvas for historical excess and dark folklore. In this piece, the towering architecture of Rococo hair becomes a site for ritualistic symbols, merging the elegance of the salon with the weight of the supernatural.

Rococo: The Voodoo Queen — framed, leaning against the wall
Sybille Sterk

Rococo: The Voodoo Queen

Sybille Sterk constructs digital portraits that treat the human form as a canvas for historical excess and dark folklore. In this piece, the towering architecture of Rococo hair becomes a site for ritualistic symbols, merging the elegance of the salon with the weight of the supernatural.

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A dark alchemy of historical elegance and occult mystery

Sterk draws inspiration from the gravity-defying hair creations of the Rococo era, translating that historical fascination into a digital space using Illustrator and Photoshop. This squared portrait introduces the Voodoo Queen, a figure whose identity is inseparable from the intricate, skeletal motifs woven into her silvered locks. The artist balances the delicate textures of lace and skin against the stark, anatomical presence of skulls, creating a tension between beauty and the macabre.

The work functions as a piece of Pop Surrealism, where the supernatural is presented with the clarity of a classic portrait. By placing mystical themes within a structured, almost regal composition, Sterk explores the idea of hair as a vessel for dark magic and spiritual narrative. The imagery invites the viewer into an enchanting world where anatomy and fashion collide to celebrate the power of the occult.

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