Follow your heart.

Follow Your Heart but Take Your Brain with You
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 40 x 60 cm

Description:
"Follow Your Heart but Take Your Brain with You" is a vivid exploration of the internal conflict between emotion and reason. The painting centers around a heart, boldly rendered in warm, glowing hues of red, orange, and yellow. In the middle of the heart sits a brain, intricately detailed, symbolizing rational thought, paired with an eye that represents personal vision and perception. Radiating from the heart are streams of light that connect to a series of planets, each representing different aspects of human experience—sentimental, professional, emotional, mental, and physical.

The dynamic composition is filled with warm colours, suggesting the intense personal nature of following one’s emotions. The piece captures the universal struggle of balancing our heartfelt desires against logical reasoning, particularly highlighted in moments when our hearts lead us toward decisions, like falling in love with someone who may not be right for us.

Style:
This painting blends elements of Symbolism and Surrealism with a touch of Abstract Expressionism. The symbolic representation of the heart, brain, and planets conveys deeper meanings about the human condition, typical of Symbolism. The surreal arrangement and interplay of elements, such as the brain within the heart and the eye, echo Surrealist influences, emphasizing the dream-like quality of inner conflict. Meanwhile, the expressive use of vibrant, warm colors and bold brushstrokes aligns with Abstract Expressionism, reflecting the artist's emotional intensity and personal perspective.

This combination of styles creates a thought-provoking, emotionally charged artwork that invites viewers to reflect on their own inner struggles between heart and mind.

The painting is signed, varnished, and ready to display, though it comes unframed