Claude Monet’s Water Lilies series, begun in the early 1900s, represents the culmination of the artist’s lifelong fascination with light, reflection, and the serenity of nature. Through subtle shifts in color, brushstroke, and perspective, Monet captured the ever-changing surface of his garden pond in Giverny, creating works that celebrated both the beauty of the natural world and the power of perception itself. The series became a cornerstone of Impressionism, influencing generations of artists who sought to explore the interplay between observation and emotion.

This reimagined interpretation uses mixed media—recycled goods, disposable plastic bags, vintage records, and plastic bottles—to transform discarded materials into luminous water, flowers, and reflections of the sky. The textures shimmer and ripple, invoking both the fluidity of water and the reflective nature of memory. In merging sustainability with creativity, the work reminds us that beauty can emerge from what is overlooked or cast aside.

For Sua, the piece recalls a moment with Jacques in Monet’s gardens, captured in a photograph she has kept. Evan mirrors this memory in his creation, translating her vision and the image into mixed media. Through the interplay of art, music, photography, and culture, the work becomes a bridge between their experiences, connecting past and present while celebrating creativity and reflection.

Note: Of the 4 Reimagined Classics featured in the film, this is the only selection that is currently on sale, for a limited time.

Reimagined Classics

Reclaimed Reflections

63X48

Mixed Media on Wood

$7,500

Inspired by: Waterlilies in Bloom

63X70

Oil on Canvas

sold in 2018 for 81 million dollars