Roy Lichtenstein’s Reflections on Minerva, part of the Reflections series (1988-1990), draws directly from the artist's early comic book influences. rue to Lichtenstein’s pop art style, the print features a distressed superheroine, a speech bubble with the words "Merciful Minerva," vivid colours, and bold Ben-Day dots. This echoes the comic book's portrayal of Wonder Woman invoking the Roman goddess Minerva, who represents wisdom, war, and romance.
Minerva is partially obscured by reflective lines. Red and black diagonal stripes cut across her Ben-Day dotted face, adding layers of visual complexity. Minerva’s hand is raised to her forehead in a gesture of distress, leaving her narrative open to interpretation. Lichtenstein’s use of reflective elements disrupts the traditional artist-viewer dynamic and challenges conventional notions of representation.