BANANA CAR

Original Artwork 1/1

Title: BANANA CAR
Size: 12 x 15 inches (framed)
Ready to hang: yes
Year: 2025
Signature: front also signed Certificate of Authenticity
Medium: Mixed-media on aluminum metal sheet, acrylic, stained glass and fabric paint

Simon Porte Jacquemus has been one of the creatives who’s inspired me the most, and I really admire the love and passion he puts into his art. I’ve followed his career since the beginning, and when I found out he was opening a store in Los Angeles, I was so excited—the whole theme just captivated me. I saw a post on his Instagram that featured a banana-shaped car, and it caught my attention so much that I decided to paint it as a reference to his new store in Los Angeles.

I live every day inspired by the world around me, and one of my biggest sources of inspiration is painting portraits of real people. If the person I’m painting actually gets to keep the artwork, it makes the experience even more exciting for me. Personally, I believe people feel happy and moved when they see their own image turned into a piece of art. For me, the true artwork is the person themselves—I’m just the one who transforms that into a painting. It’s a really beautiful and meaningful feeling.