Melted Kiss

Part of the Crimson and Scarlet series, this small-format painting captures an intense, visceral moment between a man and a woman in the act of kissing. As their faces meet, the point of contact dissolves entirely - their heads melting together into a single, unified, and fluid mass. The piece is created using a strict, deliberate color restriction: strictly oil paint limited to pure titanium white, deep crimson for dark values, and vibrant scarlet for lighter tones. This high-contrast red palette heightens the physical and psychological energy of the composition, turning a passionate gesture into an almost monstrous, surreal fusion. The artwork explores the threshold where ultimate intimacy collapses individual identity, creating a soft yet terrifying state of total absorption.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm (W × H)
Year: 2023
Availability: Available for sale
Ready to hang: Yes