“Veronica in Red” radiates unapologetic power and feminine rebellion. The striking pose and upward glance of her silhouette suggest pride and a bold self-awareness—she’s not just looking at the viewer, she’s daring them to look back. The fiery red background crackles with energy, filled with suggestive textures: makeup brushes, luxurious roses, bold typefaces, and fragments of protest. These elements together create a rich tapestry of contradiction—glamour and grit, elegance and disruption.
Veronica’s face is composed of carefully chosen magazine clippings that speak to visibility, defiance, and voice. One woman is being arrested for nudity; another is Marilyn Monroe posing with a dog. She is both the subject of society’s gaze and its challenger. Her lipstick, partially formed from loud, printed words, commands attention.
This piece captures Veronica as a symbol of high femininity that refuses to be quiet or small. She owns her space, her image, and her story—bathed in red, the color of passion, power, and revolt.
Medium: Collage on Canvas
Artist: Jessi Golden
Original Artwork Size: 24" x 30"
Year Created: 2025
“Veronica in Red” radiates unapologetic power and feminine rebellion. The striking pose and upward glance of her silhouette suggest pride and a bold self-awareness—she’s not just looking at the viewer, she’s daring them to look back. The fiery red background crackles with energy, filled with suggestive textures: makeup brushes, luxurious roses, bold typefaces, and fragments of protest. These elements together create a rich tapestry of contradiction—glamour and grit, elegance and disruption.
Veronica’s face is composed of carefully chosen magazine clippings that speak to visibility, defiance, and voice. One woman is being arrested for nudity; another is Marilyn Monroe posing with a dog. She is both the subject of society’s gaze and its challenger. Her lipstick, partially formed from loud, printed words, commands attention.
This piece captures Veronica as a symbol of high femininity that refuses to be quiet or small. She owns her space, her image, and her story—bathed in red, the color of passion, power, and revolt.
Medium: Collage on Canvas
Artist: Jessi Golden
Original Artwork Size: 24" x 30"
Year Created: 2025