7 Flowers for Lucky
Dimensions: 36 in x 48 in
Media: Mixed media (Found photos, paper, acrylic, and vellum on canvas)
Artwork Description
Expanding upon an original 2023 collage, 7 Flowers for Lucky is a large-scale mixed media exploration of intimacy, identity, and the chasm of self-understanding. The composition is anchored by a central, monochromatic image of two figures in an embrace—a moment that feels both deeply private and universally resonant.
 
The work utilizes a gritty, layered aesthetic:
The Background: A dark, tactile field of black acrylic and collaged paper fragments provides a dense, atmospheric void that pushes the central figures forward.
The Floral Motif: Seven vibrant, red-and-yellow flowers are scattered across the canvas. Their organic shapes and warm tones act as a visual counterpoint to the stark black-and-white photography, symbolizing perhaps a fragmented memorial or a burgeoning hope.
The Narrative: Two hand-lettered strips bisect the figures with the candid admission: "I KNOW YOU DONT UNDERSTAND ME / I DONT UNDERSTAND ME EITHER." This text transforms the piece from a study of form into a vulnerable dialogue on the complexities of being known and the struggle of self-definition.
 
 
By scaling this concept up from its 2023 origins to a 48-inch canvas, the artist elevates a fleeting thought into a monumental statement on the queer experience and the beautiful, messy process of navigating identity.