The Destruction of the INFANTA (2024)Mixed-media painting
by Gela MIKAVA

This iconic figure, once the epitome of regal poise and youthful allure, now undergoes a transformative disintegration.

The INFANTA a symbol of aristocratic opulence and the rigid hierarchies of the past, is depicted here in a state of fragmentation. Her form dissolves into fractured elements—limbs melting into swirling brushstrokes, her once-pristine attire unraveling into abstract chaos. This visual disintegration suggests a profound unraveling of entrenched systems and ideals.

Through this reinterpretation, I question the endurance of structures built on privilege and entitlement. The decay of the INFANTA embodies the vulnerability inherent in inherited status and traditional power dynamics.

The juxtaposition of the original subject with this contemporary interpretation invites reflection on the impermanence of societal constructs. In confronting the fragmentation of a historical symbol, "Decay of Royalty" urges us to contemplate the transitory nature of authority and the need for evolving perspectives on identity and influence.

Materials used:

acrylic,oil,pastel on linen canvas

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Fabric
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 120 x 140 x 3cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: People and portraits

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