Valentine’s Disapointment

Oil on canvas, 23.5 x 23.5 inch

I painted this piece on valentine’s day as a way to release the negative emotions I was harbouring throughout the day. I’m not typically one to care for such holidays, however this year was slightly different. With every year that passes I feel I am losing time, especially when it comes to relationships and love. There is a part of me that doesn’t care but also a nagging voice in my head that tells me it’s my own fault. This painting attempts to harness these emotions through my use of flowing marks and warm colour palette.
The two figures attempt to embody myself and the possibility of a meaningful relationship. The lighter of the two is crouched over to show a meek confusion, whilst the darker figure is fading off the canvas. I find this piece successfully portrays my attitudes towards love as a construct and demonstrates how the emotional aspect can be overwhelming and tiresome.