The Purse Strings 

"The Purse Strings" by Sarah Joncas is a contemporary painting featuring a woman reclining on a couch, her gaze fixed on the viewer. The woman is adorned with pearls and a striking red handbag, creating a sense of wealth and luxury. The background features a series of butterflies, their wings reflecting the light, and the delicate shadows of bare branches cast across the woman's body, suggesting a sense of nature and the passage of time. The piece is likely a commentary on consumerism, identity, and the fleeting nature of beauty, themes that are often explored by Joncas.