Contessina is a contemporary abstract portrait with cubist touches. This oil painting depicts a beekeeper with a nod to Renaissance portraiture, noticeable in the cap. Its artistic essence draws inspiration from Renaissance, Classicism, and Cubism periods. The painting features confident brush strokes and layers, adding depth. Organic motifs and symbols offer visual delight for interpretation. Alexandra Swistak's work balances representation and abstraction, focusing on shape, symmetry and spacial relationships.