The Speed

The Speed reimagines the glamour and theatrical confidence of Tamara de Lempicka’s iconic self-portrait through the unexpected figure of a cat behind the wheel. Dressed in an orange driving coat, green gloves, and a flowing scarf, the animal appears both elegant and self-possessed, turning speed into a symbol of character rather than motion alone. The composition is frontal, symmetrical, and graphic, with bold contrasts of orange, green, and blue intensifying its cinematic presence. Blending wit, homage, and stylization, the painting transforms an Art Deco reference into a contemporary feline portrait of control, poise, and urban velocity.