Cupid (2023)

This vibrant painting captures a striking figure of a young man adorned with angelic wings, nestled against a backdrop of soft, fluffy clouds. The figure's anatomy is highlighted in a bold and expressive manner, showcasing colorful hues that are both inviting and engaging. His bare form contrasts with the playful, multicolored striped socks, adding an element of whimsy to the piece. The composition is dynamic, with the subject appearing both contemplative and alluring, set against a draped blue fabric that enhances the overall mood of serenity and dreaminess. The colors are rich and varied, ranging from deep greens to soft peach tones, creating a harmonious balance that draws the viewer in and invites contemplation.
This painting would be an excellent addition to modern, eclectic, or art-focused interiors. It can serve as a centerpiece in artistic living rooms, contemporary art galleries, or personal studios, infusing the space with creativity and color. Its unique character makes it a conversation starter, suitable for environments that embrace bold artistic statements.

I like to look at a beautiful male body. Therefore, I am sad that there are so little masculine sensuality and beauty in the art world. About 30 years ago, a group of feminist artists, Guerrilla Girls, decided to determine the ratio of male and female nudes presented on canvases exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It turned out that male nudes are only 15%. And it seems that today the situation has not changed much. On online galleries where I sell my art, male nudes are about 20%. While the female nude is generally regarded as a staple on the finest of museum walls, the male nude has managed to maintain an air of illicitness up until the present day, continuing to trouble people in different ways. This phenomenon's root cause is because art history was a “white straight men only” club for a long time. Its creators have used mechanisms of suppression of rights and marginalization of minorities. And the culture of the dominant patriarchal and heterosexual discourses is still influential. I would like to see our culture represent naked men as frequently as we do naked women to remove the shock value of the nude male. And this is my goal as an artist. I use the male nude to express erotic feelings in the same way that the female nude has been used. I am trying to explore the slippage of masculinity and redefine what it means to be male.