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Lips, 2025
A Painting by Janet Alvarez Gonzalez

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“Lips,” an oil pastel piece by Janet Alvarez Gonzalez, presents a bold, satirical interpretation of the female form, blending humor, sensuality, and sharp social commentary. The painting features a torso where the traditional human features are distorted in a playful yet provocative way. The eyes are humorously placed on the woman’s breasts, with exaggerated nipples acting as focal points that shift attention downward. The hips are rendered in the shape of large, brightly colored lips, a bold visual cue that suggests deeper, perhaps taboo, meanings. The use of bright, contrasting oil pastels—vivid yellow, red, and blue—emphasizes the exaggerated forms, giving the artwork a sense of both boldness and irreverence. Through this striking and unapologetic imagery, Alvarez Gonzalez critiques society’s fixation on female bodies and sexuality, all while injecting humor into the often-overlooked spaces of identity and objectification. The playful distortion of familiar shapes forces the viewer to reconsider the norms and expectations placed on women’s bodies and the meaning behind the symbolism of femininity.

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Limited Edition | Paper Oil Pastel , 21" x 27" x 1"