"2020: A Painting," part of The Pandemia Series by Christina Lewis Vizcarrondo, captures the unpredictable and chaotic nature of a year that started with such promise. Every New Year’s Eve, we feel a sense of possibility—a fresh start to accomplish our goals. But 2020 had other plans, and this painting reflects that, with a little tongue-in-cheek humor.

At first glance, the piece presents a beautiful purple box holding a vibrant bouquet of colorful flowers, full of life and potential. But hidden inside is a pretty pink bomb, perched on a table so precarious it could tip over at any moment. It’s a lighthearted, yet poignant, reflection of the year—underneath all the beauty and possibility, there was always a sense of looming chaos.