“Obsession” delves into the consuming nature of romantic obsession, also known as limerence*, when emptiness leaves the mind desperate for stimulation. The painting portrays a figure alone on a bed, her body tense, her gaze distant yet fixated. Surrounding her are images of a man—real or celebrity—pinned across the walls, each photo a fragment of the object of her desire.
This relentless focus represents the way an unfulfilled life can drive the brain to fixate on someone unreachable, filling the void with a never-ending mental loop. Every detail—the red-toned lighting, the stark contrasts, and the intensity in her posture—reflects the internal hunger and restless energy of obsession.
“Obsession” is a visual exploration of desire that is both alluring and destructive: a longing that endlessly occupies the mind but can never be truly grasped, revealing how isolation and craving for connection can distort perception and consume thought.
 
When life feels hollow, the mind invents something to hold onto.
A face becomes a fixation, a presence built from fragments—real or imagined—until it fills every quiet corner.
He is everywhere, yet nowhere within reach.
Not love, but hunger—endless, consuming, and never truly satisfied.
 
 
* Limerence is an involuntary state of intense, obsessive infatuation and romantic longing for a "limerent object" (LO), often characterized by intrusive thoughts, emotional dependency, and a desperate desire for reciprocation. Unlike healthy love, it is marked by anxiety, idealization, and often centers on an unavailable person, causing significant disruption to daily life.
 
Acrylics on Canvas, 2026.
16" x 20"; 40,64 x 50,8 cm
Covered in matte protective varnish.