Childish self-portrait (2020) Original Oil Painting by Cristina Ricatti

Once done a painting representing my simple self, I decided to start a series of introspective self portraits.

I started by watching the parallel existence, along with my being woman, of a child side that manifest itself when I'm playing with my son and therefore makes me woman as well as child at the same time.

To let free expression of any gradient of the soul is for me one of values I hold dearest.

Peonies have become a personal symbol of freedom since their astonishing bloom in my garden during the lockdown.

So, I let myself get on board and see where that little train of fantasy will bring.

The small elephant? That's a plush toy of Tommy's, and I adore it.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 80 x 100 x 1.5cm (unframed) / 80 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits