Raquel Pellicano - Moonlit Reverie

“Moonlit Reverie” is a visual artwork by Raquel Pellicano that captures a dream suspended between performance and quiet introspection. A luminous figure dressed in textured fabrics and soft pastel tones reclines in gentle light, her makeup bold and expressive, evoking the melancholy elegance of silent-film characters. Her posture suggests both theatre and contemplation, as if she has stepped out of a story and paused in the glow of an unseen spotlight.

Behind her, a crescent moon hovers like a symbolic witness, deepening the sense of fantasy and nocturnal atmosphere. The result is a scene that feels cinematic and intimate, inviting the viewer into a tender moment staged somewhere between waking and dreaming.

Artist’s Statement

This piece explores the emotional language of performance, especially the moments when the mask softens and reveals traces of inner stillness. I wanted to create an image that balances theatrical exaggeration with vulnerability, using costume and light to express a quiet longing.
The stylised makeup and the dreamlike set evoke a world where identity becomes fluid and expressive, shaped by mood and imagination. The viewer is invited to linger in this space of gentle ambiguity, where fantasy becomes a way to reflect on the self.

Artwork Details

• Limited Edition: 1/10
Printed on museum-grade Fine Art paper with exceptional colour depth and a soft filmic texture that enhances the atmosphere of the scene.
Each print is individually numbered and signed and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
The artwork is packaged with care and shipped worldwide using tracked and insured courier service.

About the Artist

Raquel Pellicano is a photographer and visual artist based in Lisbon. Her work moves between portraiture, staged imagery and hybrid visual processes, creating atmospheres where memory, narrative and emotion converge. She is interested in images that explore character, mood and symbolic detail, forming visual worlds that feel both intimate and cinematic.