This portrait draws you in with its direct gaze—a woman, facing us, unyielding in her stare. Her face is framed by a vibrant green head wrap, reminiscent of a crown, and dark, braided hair. Her eyebrows, full and expressive, command attention, echoing the intense focus of her eyes. Lush, colorful foliage creates a backdrop that feels both tropical and slightly surreal. A small monkey clings to her shoulder, its dark fur contrasting with the warm tones of her skin and the leafy background; beside it, a parrot perches, its green plumage a vibrant counterpoint to the monkey's dark fur. The artist's signature and the year are visible in the upper right corner, solidifying the image's reality, yet there's an undeniably dreamlike quality to the whole scene. It's a tableau of self-representation, exploring themes of identity, nature, and perhaps, vulnerability concealed behind a powerful facade.