A striking portrait set against a tropical coastal backdrop, rendered in bold, contrasting colors. The figure is painted primarily in deep blues and purples, with distinctive highlighting that creates an otherworldly effect. The background features a vibrant seascape with deep blue water, an orange-roofed structure, and a towering palm tree silhouetted against a pale blue sky with yellow-tinged clouds. The composition is direct and confrontational, with the subject centered in the frame and depicted from the shoulders up. The treatment of the skin tones in unusual colors and the exotic setting create an air of mystery that aligns with the work's title, suggesting both geographic and psychological exploration.