UGH HUG
2024 had some very high highs and very low lows, so this painting fits the year perfectly.
Beyond the obvious wordplay, the concept is simple but means a lot to me. Every time I feel UGH, the one thing that never fails to help is a good HUG. It's a shared human experience: deep pressure stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol while boosting serotonin and dopamine. Hugs help us co-regulate, connect, and they just feel so damn nice. But they hold another meaning for me too. My dad loved giving "abrazos de oso," and they'll forever be one of the highlights of my childhood.
Even with its simplicity, I think this is the painting I'm proudest of so far. I love looking at it, and I love what it represents.
Year
2024
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Frame
Painted floating frames
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