"Mint Room" moves away from descriptive realism toward Symbolism, emphasizing decorative patterning and the intimate interior (intimiste), where pattern and texture become integral to the subject.

The painting's depth lies in its juxtaposition of interior intimacy and external drama. The carefully curated interior objects suggest a life both intellectually rich and deliberately organized. Yet, the stark, barren tree framed in the window and the dramatic shadows cast across the rug introduce an unsettling, melancholic counterpoint. This painting exudes a sophisticated air of contemporary decorative abstraction, juxtaposing the comforts of an embellished interior with the existential weight of the outside world.

A notable element on the right side of the artwork depicts the artist’s interpretation of Picasso’s own interpretation of Diego Rivera’s famous painting, “Las Meninas.” This painting within a painting further enhances the surreal homage to the artists.