The author draws loose inspiration from the iconic portrait of the Mona Lisa. He works with similar features and subtle facial expressions reminiscent of the famous, mysterious smile. Through the use of different colors and a modern artistic approach, the work is brought into the present. Monika thus symbolizes a dialogue between the past and the present, combining classical art with a contemporary view of female portraiture. The piece offers a new narrative of a familiar motif and invites the viewer to interpret it in their own way.