Brandusa Niro

Jacqueline with Pearls

2025

48 x 36 ″

Acrylic and Flashe on Canvas

Jacqueline with Pearls captures a striking interplay of fragility and strength, presenting a poised yet contemplative figure that evokes timeless elegance. Set against a pastoral backdrop framed by angular windows, Jacqueline seems suspended between worlds, part reality, part dreamscape. Her delicate posture, standing atop a chair, hints at vulnerability while simultaneously asserting her presence, as though she’s risen above the ordinary to claim her space. The titular pearls, a symbol of classic refinement, add a touch of understated luxury, contrasting with the simplicity of her crisp white blouse and lilac skirt. Niro's brushstrokes blend the softness of Impressionist landscapes with the sharp psychological introspection reminiscent of Modigliani’s elongated figures. The muted palette of the interior enhances the vitality of the outdoor scenery, creating a subtle dialogue between confinement and freedom. This work is not merely a portrait; it is an invitation to delve into Jacqueline’s inner world, her poise concealing untold stories, her gaze both serene and questioning. It’s a celebration of femininity, poised at the intersection of grace and resilience.