That‘s why they call me Lanita when I get down like Bonita, 2023

This portrait offers an intimate close-up of a young man who gazes resolutely, yet benevolently, into the viewer's eyes. His powerful, luminous eyes captivate, reflecting the lyrics, "I'm fallin' into you, Although it seems I've gotten better, I c...

This portrait offers an intimate close-up of a young man who gazes resolutely, yet benevolently, into the viewer's eyes. His powerful, luminous eyes captivate, reflecting the lyrics, "I'm fallin' into you, Although it seems I've gotten better, I can be violent too." The title, "That's why they call me Lanita when I get down like Bonita," is a lyrical tribute to Lana Del Rey's "Taco Truck x VB." In this artwork, the spirited essence of the lyrics comes to life. The young man embodies the complexities expressed in the song, evoking a sense of both vulnerability and intensity. The pastel shades, ranging from soft pinks to soothing lilacs, and the striking turquoise, all harmoniously blend to create an emotionally charged and visually compelling composition, mirroring the soulful journey described in Lana Del Rey's music.