La Dame de Nuit

This canvas was inspired by a photograph. The Lady has a taste for adventure. She loves meeting new people and flirting with men. Her fan is a signal, a call at once discreet and daring. Yet looked at from another angle, the fan also symbolises a certain restraint. Despite her desire, the woman remains shy and hesitant. She waits for her partner to make the first move, though she is perfectly capable of taking the initiative. The man she chooses will have to show creativity and perseverance to win her esteem. The fan then becomes a subtle barrier that is thrilling to cross.