An emotion within the human psyche which many are afraid to acknowledge, however remains valid. Envy is a universal experience of admiration interfused with a yearn for similar accomplishments. She is in a state of genuine awe tinged with a touch of longing. Her expression filled with amazement and happiness carries a subtle hint of desire in her envious green eyes. She is truly bewildered and moved by what she sees. With her hands on her cheek, she struggles to express only true happiness and mask her envy. Such a futile effort that shows the delicate balance between admiration and the desire that comes along with it.
Oil on canvas
2022
120cm x 90cm
154cm x 122cm