A classic reborn.
In The Modern Pearl, Lingua reinterprets one of the most iconic portraits in art history—Girl with a Pearl Earring—through a contemporary lens. Rendered in Lingua’s signature gel ink technique, this piece radiates with depth, sensitivity, and precision. The subject’s gaze is timeless, yet her expression and styling evoke a modern muse—bridging centuries in a single glance.
Drawn entirely by hand on cloth paper using layers of color, crosshatching, and detail, this work glows under blacklight thanks to Lingua’s use of UV-reactive pigments. The pearl, her defining feature, glimmers with delicate luminosity, anchoring the piece in elegance and stillness.
This is not just a reinterpretation—it is a reawakening. The Modern Pearl speaks to quiet power, beauty in restraint, and the enduring nature of femininity across time.
Details:
• Medium: Gel Ink on Cloth Paper
• Dimensions (framed): 36 x 28.5 x 1.5 inches
• Framing: White Frame
• Year: 2025
• Signed by the Artist
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• UV-reactive / Glow-in-the-Dark Artwork
• One-of-a-kind Original
