A vibrant surrealist painting exploring struggle, uncertainty, and the desire to stay afloat. Featuring a dreamlike figure surrounded by flowing black waves, this contemporary artwork blends playful imagery with deeper symbolism. Bold pink, turquoise, and orange hues create an eye-catching statement piece for modern interiors and collectors of expressive, thought-provoking art.
~ Created in 2026 (16" x 16")
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ABOUT THE CREATOR
Alvin Gatique is a tattoo artist based in Nueva Ecija and Quezon City, known for his bold, colorful approach to Neo-Traditional and biomechanical tattooing.
His artistic journey began with colored pencil illustrations before expanding into acrylic painting and other visual media. Influenced by Japanese imagery and composition, his current work explores vibrant Japanese-inspired pieces defined by strong storytelling, movement, and color.
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ABOUT OFF SKIN
This artwork is part of 'Off Skin', an exhibition by Likhaan in collaboration with Curio Collective, featuring tattoo artists whose creative practices extend beyond the body. Through different mediums and forms of expression, the exhibition celebrates the artistic identities, perspectives, and creative explorations that exist beyond tattooing.
Discover the full 'Off Skin' collection and explore another side of the artists behind the ink here: [link]