Lavish

This portrait captures a lavish interplay of light, texture, and expression. A tulip with velvety petals and rich golden tones rests softly against the girl's face, symbolizing both fragility and elegance. The warmth of the flower, paired with the radiant colors woven throughout the composition, evokes a sense of beauty and extravagance. Inspired by the energy of Picasso’s 1907 self-portrait and its layered, two-dimensional brushwork, Edward reinterprets this approach by introducing greater depth and realism. Through the careful layering of color and tone, he builds form and three-dimensionality while preserving an abstract, slightly obscure quality that gives the portrait its distinctive edge.