- Technique
- Acrylic on canvas, created with expressive brushwork and palette knife
- Dimensions
- 95 x 95
- Availability
- Available
"Having Dinner with an Ex" is a powerful mixed media artwork that brings together a rich spectrum of emotions within a single composition. At its centre is a striking Black woman portrayed with pride and confidence. Her skin radiates warmth, enhanced by golden tones that illuminate her face and shoulders. A colourful headband woven into her hair accentuates her strength, individuality, and sense of style.
The background and edges of the artwork are filled with intricate details evoking the atmosphere of a classic American diner: glowing neon lights in shades of pink and blue, a glimpse of a red leather booth, a subtly visible jukebox, and polished chrome accents. These nostalgic diner elements are carefully integrated into the composition, creating a setting that feels both familiar and emotionally charged.
Through its contrasts of colour, texture, and atmosphere, the painting invites the viewer to become part of the story and imagine the emotions, memories, and untold moments behind this intriguing scene.