Hearts … Love is always a risk

This captivating collection of mixed media original paintings centers around a single heart crafted from materials like papier-mâché, cardboard, or newspaper, each carefully affixed to a canvas. Every piece has its own unique theme centered on different facets of love. The heart transforms in each painting, blending seamlessly into diverse, symbolic backgrounds that evoke distinct emotions and narratives.

In one piece, a heart merges with the serene blues of the marina, representing the peaceful, nurturing love of new beginnings. Another painting features a vibrant red heart with a delicate spider, symbolizing the enthralling yet precarious nature of passionate love. A third canvas shows a heart intertwined with keys, embodying the themes of trust and the act of unlocking one’s true emotions to another.

Further adding to the series, some paintings include shimmering accents such as a glass or crystal ladybug perched on the heart, symbolizing luck and lighthearted affection, or a hummingbird in flight above the heart, conveying joy and resilience. Each painting encapsulates different stages and qualities of love—from the innocent, protective love associated with a new baby to deep, enduring, and sometimes risky romantic love.

The interplay of the heart’s sculptural elements with textured and painted canvases invites viewers to explore the complexities of love, making the collection a powerful and thought-provoking conversation piece for any setting.