MikoArt-Liquid Gloss®-06/RedBalloonLove-80x80cm-0355 by MikoArt
Medium: Fuji Crystal DP II Ultra HD photo paper, glued to 3mm. Alu-Dibond and then covered with 2/3mm resin.
Dimensions: 80 x 80 cm
Year: 2025
Price: $3350.00 USD
Status: available
In this painting, I present a quiet, tender form of love. We see two children, executed in black-and-white stencil style, against the weathered facade of an old building. The peeling wall, broken windows, and graffiti create a raw, urban backdrop that amplifies the vulnerable moment. The girl walks ahead, holding a bright red balloon. This balloon is the only strong color accent in the work and immediately captures the eye. The red symbolizes warmth, hope, and innocence—a small ray of light in a harsh environment. Her posture is calm and determined, as if she is following her own path. The boy walks slightly behind her, his gaze fixed on her. His posture suggests attention and admiration, perhaps also protection or a desire to follow her. There is no physical contact, but it is precisely in that distance that the emotion resides: a quiet connection, a budding affection that is still unspoken. The love in this painting is not grand or dramatic, but pure and understated. It is about youthful affection, trust, and sharing a moment together. The red balloon symbolizes dreams and emotions that transcend everyday reality. Despite its harsh surroundings, the image feels soft and hopeful—a loving scene that shows that warmth and humanity can exist even in the most desolate places. The blue frame is part of the Epoxy Liquid Gloss and is not a physical wooden frame.
About the Artist
Nationality: Dutch
Fueled by my versatile creativity, a constant quest to create, and my sense of color and image, I finally found my own individual creative...