"Painting the Meninas is a deep call within my soul. They have the power to carry me through time, making me feel like part of the weave of the Universal chain. As I begin painting, each Menina adopts her own personality and comes alive on the canvas; leaving thus, an indelible imprint that perpetuates Velazquez’s legacy and its infinite message," says Berlin. The act of extending an iconic image from the past into the present creates a link that transcends time. Combining the language of color, texture and form with the traditional Spanish figure is a way for the artist to communicate passionately about her deep roots in her beloved Spain.