The work of Ewa Pello resists easy classification – balancing between fairy-tale narrative and enigmatic introspection, it surprises with its meticulous execution. A true master of the brush, she wields light and shadow with remarkable sensitivity, constructing atmospheres filled with mystery, melancholy, and ambiguity. Her paintings – often inspired by literature, dreams, and a distinctly feminine sensibility – invite the viewer to step into a rabbit hole straight out of 'Alice in Wonderland'. 'The Consequences of Love' is a quintessential example of Pello’s art – rich in symbols, animal companions, and intriguing metaphors. At the center of the composition sits a monumental grey cat whose piercing gaze hypnotizes the viewer. From its body emerges a nude woman with equally large, intense eyes – forming a strange hybrid, suspended in an undefined space obscured by drapery. Pello often draws upon animal motifs, and the cat – frequently appearing alongside female figures in ethereal, sensual scenes – has become a hallmark of her work. The painting radiates silence and secrecy. Its dreamlike atmosphere evokes the aesthetic of Magritte or Delvaux, while remaining deeply rooted in the artist’s own, personal visual language.