Chemistry is an oil painting series exploring my love for intimacy, music, and vibrant colors. Each piece depicts a couple in an intimate setting, inspired by the lyrics or tone of a specific song. The color palette for each painting is also inspired by the respective songs. Though usually pulled from the musical artist’s aesthetic, the palette could also represent the colors I personally feel when listening to their music. As a response to the never-ending and annoying discourse on love and dating in today’s world, I wanted to capture the unifying themes of love, peace, nostalgia, and escapism as a reminder of the magical feel of true romance with the right partner.
1. Watch the Clouds - White Ferrari by Frank Ocean
2. Focus - Focus by H.E.R.
3. F**k a Title - Yeah, I Said It by Rihanna
4. Melting - Melting by Kali Uchis
