DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO (2023) – 85 CM x 100 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS “Don’t Tell Me What to Do” is a piece that reflects my frustration and defiance. Inspired by Devo, I created the puppet-like figure at the center to symbolise how I often feel trapped by societal expectations and… Continue reading DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO
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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
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
FIGHTING WITH HULK HOGAN
FIGHTING WITH HULK HOGAN (2023) – 70 CM x 100 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS Part of the “Fighting with My Heroes” series, this piece depicts me squared up against the 6-foot-8 WWF superstar Hulk Hogan, echoing the legendary standoff with Andre The Giant at WrestleMania III. Although I’m naturally sensitive and not inclined… Continue reading FIGHTING WITH HULK HOGAN
LOST CONNECTION
LOST CONNECTION (2023) – 40 CM x 50 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS Captured from a reference photograph, this artwork portrays my biological father observing a tiny baby boy—myself—through the sight of a circle formed by his hand. Born weighing only 3lbs, I was very small. This piece delves into the deep-seated feelings of… Continue reading LOST CONNECTION
TIME: THE GREAT EQUALISER
TIME: THE GREAT EQUALISER (2023) – 45 cm x 138 cm – OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS In this piece, the hourglass is the focal point, inspired by the symbolism of memento mori. It portrays the cycle from birth to death in an uplifting manner. This was a moving piece to create, starting with the central… Continue reading TIME: THE GREAT EQUALISER