In a space where time seems suspended, a young girl, with almost unreal features, perched on the threshold of maturity, delicately holds a needle, evoking a deep introspection, illuminated by the soft and pale glow of her own reflections. Her distant gaze seems to seek answers to ancient and timeless questions.
At her side, a childish mask, reminiscent of the innocent games of childhood, suggests the duality of existence: appearance versus reality, the visible versus the invisible, youth versus maturity. It also suggests the roles we are all called to play, the identities we take on, often involuntarily.
The thread recalls Ariadne's thread, symbol of the path to follow and the fragility of existence, at the crossroads of realities: that of innocent childhood and that of the expectations of the adult world.
The scarlet dress she wears is both armor and a burden, reflecting the roles that society imposes and the expectations that must be met.
In these latent intentions, the needle, fine and determined, is her tool of truth, allowing her to sew and unstitch the stories of her life. It is through this thread that she explores her true essence, navigating between the reflections of the soul and the masks of existence.
This painting invites us to meditate on the quest for authenticity and the complexity of growing up, while navigating between the masks we wear and the truth of our soul.
