Flo Original Acrylic Painting
Regular price
$333.00
Artwork Details:
- Title: Flo
- Size: 36 x 36
- Medium: Acrylic on Gallery wrapped Canvas
- Style: Contemporary, Conceptual, Portrait
- Original: Signed artwork by Preston Mitchell
- Year Created: 2017
Artwork Summary:
Flo is a one-of-one original painting by Preston Mitchell is inspired by the spirit, landscape, and cultural richness of Florida. The artwork presents a striking Black woman in profile, rendered with confidence and quiet strength. Her natural hair forms the silhouette of the state of Florida, transforming geography into a symbol of identity, place, and lived experience.
The bold red background conveys heat, passion, and intensity, reflecting Florida’s climate and emotional energy. Textured curls flow through the composition, representing movement, resilience, and the beauty of natural expression. Earthy skin tones and refined details bring warmth and depth to the figure, grounding the portrait in authenticity and presence.
This painting explores themes of belonging, self-definition, and regional influence. It reflects how place shapes identity and how the body becomes a map of memory and culture. As a one-of-one original, this artwork stands as a singular statement piece for collectors seeking contemporary Black portraiture, place-inspired art, and original works rooted in personal and geographic storytelling.
