​Gisele painted Mother with her head and eyes looking up because she believes that is how she lived her life … looking up to God. She said of the work, “Through her glance raised towards the sky, I wanted to express all her fervor, humility and altruism … this holy woman devoted her life to the children of Calcutta, in India, and other third world countries.” Gisele visited the Museum when the collection was unveiled in 2016.

Gisele is fascinated with the velvety touch and subtle nuances of pastels. She says that she must find a face interesting, be drawn to it, in order to paint it. She was easily drawn to Mother Teresa's face as it bears great interest. Each prominent line speaks volumes of her hours in the sun and the strain she endured in her constant service to others. Yet, still, she was quite often seen with a smile upon her face.