La Ricarda

In this piece, the figure of La Ricarda —inspired by a viral moment turned emblem— rides a donkey with the same dignity others reserve for warhorses. Dressed in thigh-high boots, a fur coat, and a headscarf, her defiant posture aligns with the horizon, echoing the core values of the series: serenity, focus, and confidence.
The work translates a contemporary gesture of humor into the language of classical painting, merging equestrian tradition with internet aesthetics. Here, cavalry is not just about force or conquest—it becomes a statement of identity, irony, and performative power.
 
120 x 120 cm
oil on canvas
2023