Flex

“Flex” is a bold and visceral painting that captures the raw energy of self-presentation, confidence, and cultural currency. A large, exaggerated mouth displays a gleaming grill—jewels catching the light in a burst of star-like reflections. To the right, a radiant wheel or speaker motif reinforces the themes of shine, rhythm, and motion, suggesting a soundtrack or pulse behind the bravado.

Painted on a background of OSB (oriented strand board), the gritty material adds texture and contrast to the polished teeth and slick colors. This tension between glamour and grit reflects the duality of public image and lived reality—beauty constructed atop rough foundations.

“Flex” explores how performance, materialism, and identity intersect, especially in spaces shaped by aspiration, hustle, and survival. It’s loud, unapologetic, and aware of the gaze—an image that dares the viewer to question what power looks like.