Camilla was Mona Lisa the woman's 3rd child, born in quick succession to the loss of her 2nd. This painting features a warm fiery red off coral magenta and a variety of light pinks. Striped leaves and blobs of teal dance throughout.
This painting is part of a series that is a rebellious take on the iconic Mona Lisa. This one has flowers up to her nose and a thick step bisecting her chest and some gaps where her chest can still be seen.
Splatters and drips punctuate the painting. Clusters of dots activate dark spots. Leaves go every direction.
The peonies are vibrant and layered. The brushwork is energetic and spontaneous, with playful splatters and loose strokes that make the entire piece feel alive and moving. There’s a kind of joyful wildness to it, as if nature has completely taken over and couldn’t care less about art history’s rules.
It feels like a cheeky act of rebellion—like the flowers staged a coup, and Mona Lisa is just cool with it. Maybe even in on it. I mean if you had people lining up to see you, you might feel like hiding some of the time too!
