Girl with Blue Birds

‘Girl with Blue Birds’ features a young woman with dark hair in a 17th-century-style up-do. The artist depicts his subject in a 17th-century dress as a symbol of wealth and success. The piece also features three insects, often depicted in the artist’s work. Insects flying up represent freedom, insects flying down or falling represent chaos, and insects at rest represent balance between the two. The three bluebirds depicted in the background are a symbol of hope, love, and renewal. Gamez de Francisco was inspired by the significance of flowers as dream symbols. This series interprets the dream of flowers growing in the background as the ‘blossoming of good ideas.’ Gamez de Francisco also uses flowers to represent love, femininity, and a sense of pride or accomplishment. As in his other portrait series, the artist continues to challenge and reimagine traditional forms of portraiture.