In Love with Art
Size: 40 x 60 cm
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Tools: Brushes, knife, sponge
Year: 2021
Description:
In Love with Art is a captivating acrylic painting created on Valentine’s Day, 2021, where love and creativity intertwine. The scene is filled with warmth, passion, and destiny, capturing the essence of romance through symbolism and abstract expressionism.
A radiant Cupid, depicted with textured golden curls and luminous wings, aims his bow and arrow towards a canvas within the painting. The beams of light surrounding him symbolize divine energy and fate at work. His arrow is directed not at hearts, but towards an abstract portrayal of a man and a woman—two souls standing apart but destined to meet.
The canvas within the painting, resting on a rustic easel, tells a story within a story. Swathed in vibrant, textured brushstrokes and knife marks, the scene within the frame shows the potential lovers, still unaware of their connection. The woman, in a flowing pink gown, stands on one side, while the man, dressed simply, stands opposite her. They are not a couple yet, but Cupid’s presence promises that destiny will soon unite them.
The background blends soft golden hues with deep purples and greens, creating an abstract dreamscape reminiscent of a fleeting, magical moment before love blossoms. The textured clouds, created with sponges and knives, add a sense of movement and emotion, evoking the uncertainty and excitement of new beginnings.
This piece masterfully balances symbolism and emotion, blending surrealism with abstract expressionism. It is a celebration of love, creativity, and the magical forces that bring people together—on Valentine’s Day and beyond.
