Lila 2015

Sofia Bonati painted ‘Lila’ using watercolor in the 20th Century, it’s a dreamy portrait where process feels as important as the image. Bonati plays with the translucence of watercolor, layering washes to build depth and mood. Look at the background, how the blues bleed and blend – it’s like a hazy memory, or a half-formed thought. Then there's the figure, her skin almost porcelain, with just a touch of blush, lending her an ethereal quality. The moth wings are not just decoration; they feel like extensions of her thoughts, delicate and intricate. The way Bonati paints the details, those tiny scales, those soft edges - it’s like she’s whispering secrets. It reminds me a bit of Remedios Varo, with its quiet symbolism and sense of otherworldly beauty. In the end, Lila is a reminder that art is not about answers, but about inviting us into a space of wonder.