Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.
Signed on the back.
In this vibrant creation, I've poured my soul into capturing the indomitable spirit of resilience and fearlessness. My splashes of acrylic and bursts of spray paint meld in a dance of expressionism and pop art, giving life to a figure that stands as a symbol of empowerment. This piece isn't just a painting; it's a declaration of strength, a visual anthem that resonates with the fierce courage within each viewer. Bringing it into your space is inviting a wave of unyielding energy that will embolden and inspire daily.
I draw inspiration for my work from my own life and popular culture. When I came across this image I was struck by all the backlit hair, and the reflections from the eyebrows up. I painted the resemblance of a "superwoman" emblem on her chest as overall I wanted the painting to inspire strength and presence. Named after one of my favourite songs, Alicia Key's "Superwoman", I painted this as an empowerment piece and reminder that better days are coming.
"Even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman"
The canvas is covered in Japanese Rice Paper to give a lovely texture that is akin to the movement on the surface of water. And, as with most of my paintings, I have painted in layers. The background using action painting (expressionistic) techniques - pouring, dripping, splashing paint and involving my body in the painting process rather than just the paint brush. The figure was created using contemporary art pop art techniques and stencils, and a further layer of hand painting brought the foreground and background together. My palette is colourful and uses strong contrasts to capture a mood of strength.
Professionally stretched, signed on the back, ready to hang and enjoy!