Essence of Menina printed on canvas: A Canvas of Modernity and Tradition
The work entitled Essence of Menina is a contemporary representation that captures the grace and presence of the traditional Meninas, with a modern approach that plays with abstraction and geometry.
Dialogue Between Past and Present
Essence of Menina establishes a dialogue between past and present, where the influence of Velazquez meets modern abstraction. The contrast between the classical blouse and the abstract skirt represents the fusion of eras, suggesting a Menina that is timeless and yet deeply rooted in the now.
Geometry of Emotion: Abstraction in Dress.
The Menina's skirt is a mosaic of printed on canvas emotions, with each colored square representing a facet of her personality. This section explores how the abstract elements of dress communicate a modern sensibility, breaking free from the constraints of realism.