REFLECTIONS

A space for thoughts, stories, and moments beyond the art.

Fragments of what I’m creating, noticing, and feeling.

A Quiet Kind of Pride

A reflection on quiet patriotism, shared moments, and how a difficult time brought us closer as a community.

Reflections

Mona Neama

Apr 202 min read

The Soul of the Small: Why I’m Reclaiming the Trinket

Explore the rise of the 2026 trinket aesthetic and the "Good Fortune" series. Discover why I’m reclaiming the soul of the small through photorealistic 4x4-inch oil paintings—an artisanal, hand-painted answer to mass-produced culture and a celebration of meaningful, slow art.

Reflections

Mona Neama

Apr 133 min read

For the Love of...

Is the "handmade soul" shrinking? Here is my deep dive into why we need to return to the things that matter.

Reflections

Mona Neama

Apr 63 min read

REFLECTIONS

A Quiet Kind of Pride

The Soul of the Small: Why I’m Reclaiming the Trinket

For the Love of...

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