Pauline in an Armchair (Inspired by Picasso’s Olga in an Armchair)

This self-portrait draws inspiration from Picasso’s 1918 painting Olga in an Armchair, a work that has long intrigued me with its quiet poise and layered emotion. I recently turned sixty, an experience that brought both clarity and introspection. This portrait is my way of marking that threshold — with reflection, strength, and quiet resolve, echoing the quiet intensity of Picasso’s original work.