Rogomelec 

Léonor Fini painted "Rogomelec," a striking oil on canvas, during a time when female artists were challenging the male-dominated art world. Fini, who identified as bisexual and rejected conventional norms, infused her work with themes of female empowerment, sexuality, and identity. Here, we see a figure adorned with peacock feathers. The use of feathers suggests both beauty and a kind of armor, challenging traditional representations of femininity as passive or delicate. Fini once said: "I have always eliminated the man from my life. This is why I am a woman who has never known the weight of masculine authority." Fini’s personal rebellion against societal expectations is palpable in this enigmatic portrait. Rather than upholding traditional narratives, she develops alternative narratives about female strength and autonomy. "Rogomelec" becomes a personal statement that resonates with broader feminist concerns.