Series: Ka Rising

Acrylic on Canvas

36x36 Inches

Cleopatra VII ruled as the last pharaoh of Egypt and became a symbol of intelligence, beauty, and command. Beyond her famous relationships and legend, she represented the union of power and grace — the art of influence through presence. Ancient texts tell the story of Cleopatra dissolving a priceless pearl in vinegar and drinking it, proving that her wealth and power could not be measured by gold alone. The act was both performance and declaration: that true sovereignty comes from within. In Egyptian belief, Cleopatra aligned herself with Isis, the divine mother and magician, linking her rule to fertility, love, and rebirth. She reminds us that luxury is not only material — it is the confidence to embody one’s full power without apology.