Nue sur tapie I

Painted in 1995, this work explores the female form through a lens of mood and atmosphere rather than strict anatomy. Bathed in the glow of a nearby window, the solitary figure is constructed through bold, expressive planes of emerald green and violet, contrasting with the sunlit yellow of the light source. The sculptor-like light carves out her silhouette against the textured, sea-foam walls, while the patterned rug adds vibrant touches of red to ground the composition. This piece represents a shift in Ilana’s approach to the nude, moving away from the classical lines seen in earlier collages toward a more emotive, color-driven style. It captures the silence of the room and the peaceful, unguarded solitude of a moment suspended in time.