Petal + Pulse

Medium Description

Fluid and heavy body acrylics on canvas. Fluid Acrylics: Created the vibrant, flowing color washes and ink-like drips in the background. Heavy Body Acrylics: Applied to achieve the rich, opaque color saturation on the face, lips, and bold foreground lines.

Artist Description

“Petal + Pulse” Michelle Curran, South Carolina 

24 x 24 x 2 inches

Acrylics on canvas

Petal + Pulse explores the intersection of soft femininity and raw, modern edge. Utilizing a vibrant palette of acrylics paired with sharp linework, this piece captures the multi-layered experience of womanhood. The explosive floral crown purposefully obscures the woman’s eyes, shifting the focus to internal strength, intuition, and self-expression. It presents femininity not only as something delicate, but also something fiercely alive and untamed.