Mariposa is a playful piece that breaks the composition of a representational portrait with imaginative elements. The contrast between the grey-scale portrait and the interjections of color serve to increase the dissonance between the woman and the dreamlike butterflies that interact with her. The goal of Mariposa is to celebrate the beauty of a woman’s mind. The butterfly is a symbol associated with the soul, with hope and freedom. The butterflies represent Mariposa’s colorful inner world. She is confident and composed on the outside, while her imagination “flutters” internally. Of course, with the imagery of butterflies carries the implication that they were once caterpillars. “The eyes are the windows to the soul”. Mariposa’s eyes are in color to represent her ability to see her imagination manifested. This ties into the butterfly symbolism in that they both imply metamorphosis, the potential for change. Mariposa is a force of nature, capable of creating color in her black-and-white world.