Create your own paradise.

Title: Create Your Own Paradise
Artist: Jasmina Mendoza
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 16" x 20" (40 x 50 cm)
Year: 2022
Style: Surrealism, Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism
Availability: Original artwork available at artismyuniverse.com – a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.

Description:
Create Your Own Paradise captures a dreamlike moment of inner reflection. At the center of the composition, a solitary figure approaches a luminous waterfall, its silky flow rendered with vertical brushstrokes that draw the viewer’s eye upward. Framed by textured greenery, the composition strikes a balance between motion and stillness, softness and structure.

The background blends abstract patterns with organic forms, while hints of geometric texture suggest a crumbling barrier between reality and fantasy. The use of contrast—dark forest tones against the radiant cascade—invites introspection, symbolizing a journey inward to find peace.

Composition Notes:
The vertical layout emphasizes elevation and escape, guiding the eye from the figure at the base to the misty top of the falls. The bold central placement of the nude figure enhances the emotional vulnerability of the scene, while asymmetrical framing with dense foliage adds depth and natural flow.

Interior Mockup Fit:
With its rich emotional depth and balanced vertical composition, this piece complements modern reading corners, zen-inspired lounges, minimalist bedrooms, or bohemian-style living spaces. Whether hung in a quiet retreat or a stylish lounge with natural light, it adds a sense of calm, wonder, and introspection.