FAKEPEARL is a painting by Pepeaissance Grail-Maker Pepenardo and is often referred to as the other "Pepe Lisa". The artwork contains an air of mystery, from the model's enigmatic gaze to the unusual modern surroundings. The identity of the model in FAKEPEARL remains unknown. Some have suggested that it was once the artist's muse, however, there is no compelling evidence to confirm this assertion.
The work captures a fleeting moment, the girl turning her head, her lips slightly parted while she looks towards the viewer. Layers of paint are used in a way that create the sensuality of the soft skin. Between her fingers she delicately holds an orange pill close to her mouth, as if to consume it. These elements effectively emphasis the dramatization of the artwork.
For centuries folktales have been told of men that have fallen madly in love with the girl simply by looking into her eyes. One 17th century account writes, "My life has become consumed by the thought of her gaze. It pierces into my soul. I may fall into a deep slumber as my dreams unfold but all I see is the glint in her eye. How beauty can be! Oh mercy, me! Damn you, Pepenardo."
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