vote for me for The Peoples Artist by Johnny Depp
this painting is meant to represent what it feels like to be whimsical in an environment that isn’t so whimsical. The world around us could be literally crumbling potholes in the road, literal all over the grounThe world around us could be literally crumbling, potholes in the road, litter all over the ground, but so many of us manage to still find a way to escape our reality.
This piece was inspired by singer and actress Janelle Monáe. in a world where so many people are glued to their phones and the technology around them sometimes it’s important to remember to touch grass. When I saw her 2026 Met Gala address that is the message that I got from the look. I just knew I had to portray my own version on canvas. This piece is mixed media. I incorporated clay, artificial flowers, wires, and chargers, motherboards, and acrylic paint to name a few things.