“Semiramis’ Garden” in black and white charcoal is inspired by the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, often attributed to Queen Semiramis in myth. The painting reimagines this lost wonder through a monochromatic lens, stripping away color to focus on contrasts, textures, and the interplay of light and shadow. The use of black and white evokes a dreamlike, ancient memory—an echo of grandeur fading into time. This piece captures both the mystery of an unattainable paradise and the fragility of beauty lost to history.