Mouth of Flower 

Octavio Ocampo painted this illusionistic artwork titled "Mouth of Flower," where the floral arrangement suggests a human face. At first glance, the composition seems like a study of flowers against a soft, gradient background, but look closer: the negative space and the curves of the leaves and petals artfully construct the profile of a woman. This work exemplifies Ocampo's mastery of metamorphosis, playing with perception and challenging our visual assumptions. The semiotic elements are cleverly intertwined; the rose acts as a sensual mouth, while the leaves shape the nose and brow, destabilizing our perception of natural forms. The composition invites a semiotic reading where nature and human anatomy blur. The subtle gradations of color and light further enhance this dual image. In this way, Ocampo's playful yet thoughtful manipulation of form compels us to consider the fluidity of meaning and the subjective nature of perception.