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“This drawing, titled "Boy with a Silver Earring," pays tribute to Vermeer’s iconic work, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," currently housed in The Hague, Netherlands. The girl's enigmatic expression has sparked various interpretations, prompting discussions about her identity and the story behind her gaze.
My drawing of “Boy with a Silver Earring” began as a demonstration during a charcoal drawing class, chosen by one of my students. We were drawn to the subject's intense and captivating expression, reminiscent of Vermeer’s masterpiece, which conveys an air of mystery, as if he holds a secret. It turned out that he is a musician known for crafting melancholic, esoteric music.”
-JuliAnne Jonker
Boy with a Silver Earring Awards & Recognition
2024 Members Annual Juried Exhibition Salmagundi Club NY City "Boy with a Silver Earring" Phillip Eisenberg Memorial Award
Semi-Finalist Almenara 2025 (online exhibit)
MEAM (Mod Portrait) online exhibition
Exhibited in Jonker’s solo exhibition “Alchemy" at DAnthony Gallery.