A portrait that places its subject in the world she inhabits. Vivi is painted from close quarters, her face occupying much of the canvas, framed by long dark hair and the colourful spines of books arranged behind her on shelves. The library backdrop — reds, yellows, oranges, blues — brings vibrancy and context without overpowering the figure. She wears a green top and looks directly at the viewer with a slight, warm smile, her expression open and self-possessed. The painting is precise in its observation of the face while remaining loose and alive in colour throughout. A celebration of a person in her element. Oil on canvas, 2026.