Carol in her Mother's Dress 1972

"Carol in her Mother's Dress" (1972) by Joan Cassis is a photorealistic painting depicting a young girl standing in front of a dresser in a bedroom. The girl wears a green dress and white lace top, reminiscent of a grown woman's attire. The composition emphasizes the girl's gaze, her expression hinting at both curiosity and apprehension, capturing a moment of transition between childhood and adulthood. The soft lighting and muted tones of the bedroom create a sense of intimacy and quiet reflection, while the clothes hanging in the background suggest the presence of the mother and the complexities of family dynamics. Cassis's artwork explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the passage of time through the lens of childhood experience.