"YOU'RE MINE"
With "You're Mine," Alvin creates a work that captures the tension between seduction and possession, between irresistible attraction and manipulation.
Two fiery red lips, sensual and provocative, bite the lower lip in a gesture that is both intimate and dominant.
The gold grillz on the upper teeth add a touch of ostentation and power, transforming the image into a contemporary icon of desire and control.
The title, "You're Mine," sounds like a declaration of possession, almost hypnotic, that could belong as much to a lover as to the persuasive language of modern marketing. Alvin explores the dynamics of desire in the age of consumerism, where everything from advertisements to social media constantly whispers to us: “You are mine.
You belong to me.”
The drops of lipstick dripping onto the floor below create a sense of decay, suggesting that even what appears perfect and irresistible carries with it an ephemeral and precarious side. The contrast between the seductive gesture and the emptiness surrounding the lips amplifies the theme of emotional and visual manipulation, a reflection on the vulnerability of our desires.
"You're Mine" is a visual warning, an invitation to question how much we are willing to give in to seduction, and who – or what – we choose to belong to.
"YOU'RE MINE"
CANVAS 150X90 cm
SPRAY PAINT STENCIL, MARKER and AIRBRUSH
2022