Mélange


Mélange
(2024) is a portraiture series that honors fashion expressions of the BIPOC community.
These paintings are a continuation of my previous series, txt.ture, which celebrates various skin conditions of youth.

The figures in Mélange are inspired by the people in my life; the fashion, personalities
and the faces that surrounded me when I was raised in West Harlem, NY. 

The word “mélange” is a mixture of fabrics weaved into one thread; I aim to depict the same lively
and warm personalities in these figures that were woven into my heart so colorfully.



First Grillz


Earth-fashioned male showing off his smile.

Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil, hot glue, pearls, yarn and braces on wood panel

11 x 14 inches

They Maddd Nice, Right?


Pastel-fashioned girl admiring her nails.

Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil, hot glue, ribbon, and beads on wood panel

11 x 14 inches



Coco


Academia-fashioned male figure enjoying his pet, Coco.

Oil paint, acrylic & colored pencil on wood panel

11 x 14 inches

She My Mini Me


Street-fashioned intergenerational duo.

Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil ,modeling paste, metallic chain and beads on wood panel

11 x 14 inches



Just A Quick Cheq


Y2K-fashioned femme admiring herself.

Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil, hot glue, beads and crystals on wood panel

11 x 14 inches

Gótico


Goth-fashioned femme posing.

Oil paint, acrylic, clay, beads and colored pencil on wood panel

11 x 14 inches


© 2024 Gabriel Pilar Pala