Warm hugs, 2021
Irish Galon  

Painting : acrylic · 30 x 23 x 1 cm 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.4 inch · Ready to hang

€1,000 1 000 €
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"Warm Hugs" by Irish Galon is a captivating piece that draws viewers into a surreal and melancholic world. Measuring 30 x 23 cm, this small-scale acrylic canvas painting from the Philippines presents a poignant scene. A young girl, clad in a whimsical polka dot dress, cradles a teddy bear. Her face is obscured by her hair, a characteristic element in Galon's work that adds a layer of mystery and introspection.

The composition is rich with symbolic elements: a lone balloon floats above, and a pair of bunny ears intriguingly emerge from the girl's head, adding a touch of playfulness amidst the somber tones. The background is a mix of domestic and surreal elements, featuring a window with watermelon slices as panes and a moon-like circle, contributing to the dreamlike atmosphere. At the bottom, a hand rises enigmatically from the floor, adding a sense of intrigue and depth.

Galon's use of color and form invites viewers to explore themes of innocence, concealment, and emotional depth, making "Warm Hugs" a striking example of her ability to blend surreal imagery with heartfelt emotion

Irish Galon, Warm hugs

Irish Galon

Philippines  • 1991

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Irish Glori Galon is a Boholana artist now making waves in the local art scene. A would-be architect, she chose to set aside her lucrative career in favor of her art.

Irish has won the Grand Prize in PVAF, an honorable mention on AAP’s On-the-Spot competition, and is a three-time Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) finalist.

Irish continues to wow audiences with her surreal yet melancholic pieces that are an extension of her memory, the narrative of her past experiences, her hopes for the future, and the pulsations of her heart and soul.

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