Shangaï 2006

Monique Orsini’s painting “Shangaï” unfolds as a symphony of layered gestures and muted colors, inviting us into its ambiguous realm. I can almost feel Orsini standing before the canvas, brush in hand, coaxing the image into being through a dance of intuition and intention. The strokes of paint, thick and deliberate, speak of a process of addition and subtraction. The color palette is soft and dreamlike, with smoky purples, pale greens, and earthy browns mingling together in a hazy atmosphere. The textured surface seems to ripple and shift, creating a sense of movement and depth that draws the viewer in. Those repeated strokes, like feathered wings, how does she do that? I wonder if she was influenced by other painters? There’s something timeless and universal about her artistic language. It all feels so internal. Ultimately, Orsini's painting embodies the spirit of creative inquiry and exchange, inviting us to contemplate the ever-evolving possibilities of painting itself.