SOHO

46"x32"
Acrylic on canvas
August 2023

respect the eyewear

don’t hurt me i won’t feel it

none of my clothes fit anymore :(

i can’t stop spending, even when I’m dead

SOHO is a captivating portrayal of the intricate tapestry of modern urban living, where the tension between desire and the realities of existence unfolds. In this evocative artwork, the themes of consumerism, self-preservation, and transformation converge to create a thought-provoking narrative.

A skeleton wearing sunglasses and gold jewelry takes a selfie with a smartphone while holding a shopping bag. There are two street signs pointing in opposite directions in the background.

The phrase “respect the eyewear” invites viewers to consider the significance we attribute to material possessions, often holding a mirror to our society’s obsession with image and luxury. The poignant plea, “don’t hurt me, I won’t feel it,” reveals the vulnerability beneath the façade, a reminder that our aspirations can become a source of personal pain.

A painted illustration of a wooden hand holding a smartphone with a stylized cityscape visible on the screen.

“I can’t stop spending, even when I’m dead” serves as a stark commentary on the relentless pursuit of material wealth, extending into the afterlife, and the sometimes self-destructive nature of our consumer-driven culture.

A painting of a skeleton wearing large black sunglasses, with hand on chin, set against a dark and muted background.
A mannequin skeleton pushes a large shopping bag on a street, with several faceless, mannequin-like figures in the background, some carrying shopping bags and others walking or talking.

The sentiment, “none of my clothes fit anymore :(“, symbolizes the inevitability of change and the struggle to adapt to life’s shifting circumstances. It’s a reflection of the transient nature of both fashion and existence.

Painting of two faceless children, one boy and one girl, standing on a sidewalk with shopping bags, against a dark background with a white geometric shape.

Through SOHO the artist encourages us to ponder our own lives, values, and the choices we make in a world that often demands both our conformity and our resistance. This painting is an invitation to explore the deeper layers of our urban existence and the paradoxes that shape our modern lives.

A painting depicting three faceless figures walking on a city sidewalk near a crosswalk. Two are women, one is a man, all carrying shopping bags and using smartphones. The background features a large blue wall and a dark rectangular shape.
A wooden mannequin's leg and foot on a piano keyboard, with a tipped-over plastic cup and a green straw nearby.
A painting of a skeleton wearing sunglasses, with one hand near its face and the other holding a shopping bag.
Close-up of a painting depicting a hand with gold rings, wearing a bracelet, against a dark background.
Preliminary sketch of a seated skeleton taking a selfie on a canvas