• 140x200x2.5cm – 55x78x0.98inch
• Oil over mixed media on linen on an aluminium frame of the brand ‘Artel’
• Original painting
• Coated with gloss varnish
• Equipped with a suspension system
• Including Certificate of Authenticity

This painting is inspired by a photo of the model Tikyana. She is getting ready for the photo and rearranges her denim skirt to look neat. These kinds of pure, unposed photos are exactly what I’m looking for for my paintings, where I try to capture the person behind the pose! I made this painting shortly after a trip to Aruba, where I saw many murals. Afterwards, I discovered that that’s where I got the idea for my color palette from the background (see detail photo). This is how unconscious it can work with inspiration!

In creating this piece, I infused it with vibrance, capturing the joyful spontaneity of youth against an exhilarating backdrop of urban street art. I chose acrylics, oils, spray paint, and ink to blend figurative finesse with pop art’s punch, eliciting the raw energy and bold colors of graffiti culture. The subject’s playful pose and downward glance, juxtaposed with the dynamic graffiti, evoke a narrative of finding beauty and confidence in the chaos of daily life. This artwork is designed to resonate with its audience, adding a burst of life and color to any space it graces.