The enigmatic portrait of The Fiancée

At the heart of Jane Gemayel's current exhibition in Monaco, at the Galerie Ribolzi, is a painting of captivating intensity that has marked the very construction of this new series entitled " Hommage à Rodin ".

Entitled “ The Fiancée ” this unique portrait is a true work of art that leaves a lasting impression on all those lucky enough to contemplate it.

Through a perfect symbiosis of colors and symbols, this painting takes us on an inner journey, inviting us to plunge into the artist's fascinating world.

The gaze is undoubtedly the focal point of this spellbinding portrait. Don't you think that the woman's expressive, piercing eyes instantly capture the viewer's attention, seeming to stare straight into her soul ? They reveal an emotional depth that transcends mere drawing to become a veritable window into the subject's soul. In these eyes, Jane wanted us to perceive a myriad of emotions and a story waiting to be told.

The majestic golden halo that surrounds this woman's face adds a divine dimension to the portrait. It's as if she's enveloped in a divine aura, making her almost angelic. This golden touch symbolises the purity of the subject's soul, but also her connection with a higher realm, themes very dear to the artist.

Jane's choice of drawing a bird perched on the woman's shoulder is another intriguing element of this painting. Its intense gaze directed towards the woman's face underlines the intimate relationship between the two. The bird represents freedom, spirituality and a metaphor for the Fiancée’s soul, which yearns to soar higher and further.

Two touches of scarlet also draw the viewer's attention. The first is on the woman's mouth, perhaps to emphasise the importance of any words she might utter, or perhaps to evoke the intensity of the emotions she is feeling. The second is on the bird, to symbolise life and the energy that drives it.

In short, " The Fiancée " embodies the very spirit of the "Au cœur d'un regard" exhibition. This enigmatic painting reminds us that behind every glance lies a story, an emotion, an entire life to be explored.

And it is through art that Jane Gemayel offers us this unique opportunity to contemplate the invisible and feel the unspeakable.