The Over Thinker 

Sarah Joncas created "The Over Thinker" as an illustration of the complexities of the feminine experience in the 21st century. Joncas came into her own as an artist during the rise of internet subcultures; there is an undeniable engagement with the aesthetics of Tumblr-era surrealism. Here, butterflies, symbols of transformation, flutter around a figure burdened by a snake, an ancient symbol of knowledge and deceit. The woman's sorrowful expression and the title, "The Over Thinker", suggests an internal conflict, a mind wrestling with modern life’s complexities. In many ways, Joncas’s work seeks to depict a new type of female representation. This isn't the traditional passive muse, but an active subject grappling with internal thought. Joncas uses a hyper realistic style to convey her sitter's emotional state, she has stated her fascination with, "the subtleties of body language... what isn’t being said". Ultimately, "The Over Thinker" isn’t just a portrait; it’s an invitation to explore the emotional landscapes of contemporary identity.