I also find your analyses of Kistelli to be trying to find something that isn't there... You are just looking for some sort of symbolism and can fit the picture to whatever you want. I could claim the picture is a homage to the WWII spy Mata Hari.
If you want serious criticism, stuff like this will be a natural consequence. While the more academic criticism fields can sometimes contribute great insights, they are also rife with people trying too hard and looking for things that are probably were not actually there. There are endless debates about the borderline stuff about if it is actually there or not. And that gets kind of awkward when the author/creator is still alive and clearly takes gives their intent and meanings, but the debate continues...
If you want serious criticism, stuff like this will be a natural consequence. While the more academic criticism fields can sometimes contribute great insights, they are also rife with people trying too hard and looking for things that are probably were not actually there. There are endless debates about the borderline stuff about if it is actually there or not. And that gets kind of awkward when the author/creator is still alive and clearly takes gives their intent and meanings, but the debate continues...