“MY MONA LISA” Oil on canvas 30x40 inches.
 
Artist Statement – David Jaraiz
My work is driven by an on-going obsession with big eyes, symbols, vulnerability, and intimacy. These eyes belong to figures that fuse human and insect-like qualities, expressing femininity shaped  themes of motherhood and coupledom. I feel influenced by Picasso’s emotional abstraction and bold forms. I aim to find beauty in weirdness, reveal beauty in the strange, and connection in the unexpected. Through this perspective, my art explores the complex world of love, emotion, care, and coexistence.
 
I paint using acrylic, oil, and oil sticks on canvas/ board. Acrylic allows me to work quickly and explore ideas freely, while oil adds richness and depth, not to mention layers.