• Acrylic, Vinyl, Lace on Canvas • 50x50cm Price request
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In this elegant piece, I depicted a visual dialogue between classic glamour and raw freedom. A pair of high-heeled white shoes — symbols of femininity and elegance — rest beside a real vintage vinyl record, physically embedded into the canvas. On its vivid red center, the hand-painted phrase “Let’s dance barefoot” invites the viewer to let go. The work is a fusion of pop art and retro style, echoing vintage aesthetics and timeless chic. I painted it using a contrast of black and white tones, softened by a muted, elegant violet, to create an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and alive. The philosophy behind this painting lies in the simple yet powerful idea: to surrender to the moment, to drop the performance, and to reconnect with yourself — barefoot, honest, unguarded. It’s not just about dance, but about choosing presence over perfection. A reminder that sometimes, to feel most alive, you simply have to take your shoes off and move.