Annalisa Mongio - Resilience

Description
Overview & Artistic Statement
"Resilience" is a captivating, deeply atmospheric contemporary oil and mixed media painting by professional artist Annalisa Mongiò.
The artwork features a powerful, expressive female subject set against an intricate, darkly ornate background. The artist states:
"I chose this specific subject because her expression deeply reminded me of so many women who endure immense hardship and difficulties. She carries her head high, her gaze fixed straight ahead at the next challenge with an undeniable sense of courage and an almost dare in her eyes. This painting is a visual tribute to that defiant, unbreakable strength—a celebration of keeping one's focus, identity, and grace while facing the complex, heavy layers of the world."
Rendered with masterly dramatic lighting (chiaroscuro), the warm, lifelike flesh tones of the subject emerge from a rich, moody palette of deep indigo, midnight blue, and muted violet, creating a striking contrast that immediately draws the viewer's eye.
Technical Details
Artist: Annalisa Mongiò (Italian, b. 1981)
Title: Resilience
Year of Creation: 2026
Medium/Technique: Oil and mixed media on stretched canvas
Dimensions (Height × Width × Depth): 60 × 20 × 1.6 cm (Canvas size; unframed)
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right of the canvas / reverse.
Edition: Original, unique work (1/1)
Documentation & Provenance
Provenance: Directly from the artist's personal studio in Dublin, Ireland.
Documentation: Accompanied by an official, elegant, and bespoke Certificate of Authenticity (CoA), hand-signed by the artist and finished with her unique embossed artist seal.
Condition & Shipping
Condition: Pristine, excellent condition. Direct from the studio, freshly completed, and structurally flawless.
Shipping: The artwork will be shipped securely on its original wooden stretcher (not rolled). It will be meticulously protected using professional, multi-layered archival packaging—including wrap, corner guards, and a robust cardboard box, to ensure it arrives in absolute gallery-ready condition. Shipped via tracked and insured courier.