London Blander, a former child prodigy artist/painter, has not been able to paint for the past 15 years after her little brother Tim died in a car accident. She keeps on seeing images of Casati, an early century woman who used to call herself a 'living work of art.' Casati soon becomes London's muse, yet takes her to dark places. Meanwhile, Mr. Reese, an eccentric wealthy gallery owner who is not afraid of pushing artist to their limits is determined to have London produce a masterpiece at any cost.
