Surreal painting of a woman with large, expressive eyes, shedding a tear and leaning into a rose. The composition merges figurative, emotion and floral elements, evoking themes of sorrow, fragility, and emotional depth. Soft pastels and darker tones create a dreamlike, introspective mood. Signed “GV Mielko.” this contemporary mixed-media artwork appeals to collectors of emotional abstraction, modern portraiture, and psychologically resonant art. Ideal for curators seeking bold, introspective pieces that explore fragility, transformation, and the human condition through expressive visual language.

Broken by GV Mielko – Stay My Rose Series

Broken is the fifth painting in my series Stay My Rose, which explores the many facets of love. This piece speaks to the painful side—heartbreak. The feeling of loss, grief, pain, and hopelessness are all contained in her eyes. This painting is for those who have loved and lost.

Though the original has found its home, Broken remains available as a limited edition print through Fine Art America. There, you can choose from a variety of formats including canvas, framed prints, acrylic, metal, and posters—each offered in multiple sizes to suit your space and style.

Let her presence whisper through your walls—a quiet echo of resilience, vulnerability, and the beauty of healing.