"Mama?" is a poignant portrait in The Pandemia Series by Christina Lewis Vizcarrondo. This painting captures the heart-wrenching confusion of a one-year-old child as he watches his mother put on a mask for the first time. His innocent face, with sad, questioning eyes, reflects the emotional toll of this sudden change in a world reshaped by the pandemic.
Surrounded by vibrant Caribbean flora and bright flowers, the beauty of the natural world contrasts starkly with the heavy emotional energy of the moment. The lush setting enhances the depth of the child’s experience, underscoring how even in beautiful, peaceful surroundings, the reality of 2020 permeated all aspects of life. "Mama?" invites viewers to reflect on the impact of the pandemic on the youngest among us, who struggled to make sense of a new and unsettling reality.