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NOT TODAY

NOT TODAY (2024)  – 80 CM x 53 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS Inspired by a vivid dream in which a mob leader shoved a gun into my mouth after I had angered his wife, this piece captures the peaceful intensity of that moment. The thoughts I experienced in the dream echoed, “I’m not… Continue reading NOT TODAY

INTERNAL WARFARE

INTERNAL WARFARE (2023)  – 40 CM x 60 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS This artwork is a deeply personal tribute to my brother, a Gulf War veteran who struggled with the trauma of war and turned to alcohol to cope. On the left, I’ve depicted him as a shadowy figure sitting in darkness, both… Continue reading INTERNAL WARFARE

BOYHOOD, BROKEN

BOYHOOD, BROKEN (2023)  – 55 CM x 55 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS This artwork reflects on the transition from childhood innocence to the adult world. It captures a vivid memory from my childhood, featuring me and my best friend in a garage area near my home, a place where we often hung out.… Continue reading BOYHOOD, BROKEN

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

THIS TOO SHALL PASS (2023) – 100 CM X 75 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON BOARD AND NEWSPAPER “This Too Shall Pass” is part of a series of memento mori paintings inspired by a Victorian edition of The Times newspaper in England. Death, a common yet deeply feared occurrence in Western culture, underscores this artwork.… Continue reading THIS TOO SHALL PASS

PEACE AT LAST

PEACE AT LAST (2023)  – 60 CM x 90 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS 10 November 2018: She was too frail to drink much water. As I sat beside her, I found myself staring into her weary blue eyes. I dipped a black sponge attached to a stick into a small plastic bowl filled… Continue reading PEACE AT LAST

MEMENTO VIVERE

MEMENTO VIVERE (2023)  – 96.52 CM x 121.92 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS Memento Vivere (Remember to Live)” strikingly portrays a character trapped in a rut, who has recently realized that his mind has imprisoned him for far too long and that freedom is possible. There is a glimmer of hope that life can… Continue reading MEMENTO VIVERE

MEMENTO IGNOSCERE

MEMENTO IGNOSCERE (2023) – 80 CM x 110 CM – ACRYLIC ON CANVAS  Following a heated discussion on WhatsApp with my biological father about the excessive pay of footballers and how the money could be better allocated (his view), I experienced a surge of rage. The argument underscored unresolved feelings about why he couldn’t care… Continue reading MEMENTO IGNOSCERE

FIGHTING WITH SCHWARZENEGGER

FIGHTING WITH SCHWARZENEGGER (2022) – 80 CM x 60 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS Part of the “Fighting with My Heroes” series, this piece depicts me holding Mr. Universe, Hollywood movie star, and former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in a Full Nelson. It symbolises my affirmation that I am superior, good enough, and… Continue reading FIGHTING WITH SCHWARZENEGGER

AM REAL HUMAN

AM REAL HUMAN (2020) – 29.7 CM X 42 CM – ACRYLIC PAINT ON CAVAS BOARD Short Circuit is one of my all-time favourite childhood films, capturing my imagination with its excellent soundtrack, the captivating story of a sentient robot, and the awe-inspiring backdrop of New York City. Growing up in a small market town, I was… Continue reading AM REAL HUMAN

DEATH SCROLLING

DEATH SCROLLING (2019) – 25 CM x 25 CM – OIL PAINT ON CANVAS In this artwork, a figure is depicted with a skeletal face, deeply engrossed in a smartphone. This striking image symbolises the pervasive impact of technology on human life, suggesting that excessive digital consumption can lead to a metaphorical ‘death’ of social… Continue reading DEATH SCROLLING