I'm really fond of geek statues and the beauty they posses so I knew I wanted to incorporate those into my painting. Especially women statues as my painting revolves around women.
Certain Sikander pieces like this one, tended to have a "collage like layout" or many elements that ended up creating a whole idea which inspired the composition of my piece.
I knew I wanted this painting to be semi-realistic but also surrealist which allowed me to incorporate more fantastical elements. Baroque/Renaissance style paintings definitely inspired my layout as well