16 x 20 inches, Oil on canvas, Framing included, 2025.
Solène is a small work, but it does not go unnoticed. With its bold palette—a light orange background intersected by pastel blue lines—it catches the eye, then the heart. Her face stares at us directly: frank, whole, vibrant. Her red cheeks give her an immediate warmth, like a real presence in the room. She embodies the lively energy of women who don't ask permission to exist fully. It is a tribute to sunny temperaments and confident identities. Despite its intimate size, Solène is a work that takes up all the space.
In Solène, the pale blue lines on an orange background are not just graphic: they tell a sweet, joyful, perhaps even childlike memory. It is a canvas about unfiltered authenticity, about uncompromising vitality. Her direct gaze affirms a simple but powerful truth: being yourself is enough. Here, the colorful contrasts become a language of emotions, conveying a form of raw joy and luminous presence.
About the collection — My Memory Garden
My Memory Garden is a collection of works inspired by childhood memories, maternal heritage, and tender moments engraved in the heart. Each portrait, framed in a vintage style, celebrates imperfect, free, and deeply human women. The repeated lines in the background evoke memory, mortality, and the traces left by those who came before us.