The Gift is a painting that addresses the subject of offerings and expectations. The central beauty in the work holds flowers close but without much emotive expression. With parted lips and mysterious eyes, she is yet to reply about the receipt of earth’s bounty.

Philipp Weber explores the idea of gifts, expectations, reciprocation, and even control in the visual hesitance presented by his model, Mona. All ideas related to gifting are presented in this enigmatic piece.