"YOU'RE MINE"
With You’re Mine, Alvin transforms the language of seduction into a reflection on the power of modern marketing. The fiery red lips bite the lower lip with a sensuality that is both intimate and dominant, while the gold grillz evoke ostentation and control.
The title sounds like an advertising slogan, a hypnotic promise echoing in the strategies of major corporations: "You’re mine. You belong to me." We live in an era where marketing doesn’t just sell products—it sells desires, identities, and status. Advertisements, social media, and brands weave narratives that lure us in, flatter us, and ultimately claim us.
The dripping lipstick creates a sense of decay, hinting at the fleeting nature behind every perfect promise. The contrast between the seductive gesture and the surrounding emptiness amplifies the theme of emotional and visual manipulation.
You’re Mine is a visual warning: how far are we willing to surrender to seduction? How much of what we desire is truly ours, and how much has been meticulously crafted to make us want it?

"YOU'RE MINE"
CANVAS 150X90 cm
SPRAY PAINT STENCIL, MARKER and AIRBRUSH
2022