Soft Serve Regret

Oil on canvas.

36x36"

Soft Serve Regret distills the things we’ve lost down to a simple childhood comfort food, a soft serve ice cream cone. The meaning of the ice cream cone is different for all of us. Ultimately, I think it’s important to reflect on and, perhaps, come to terms with the loss or losses that haunt us as adults. There is a bit of mystery in the young woman’s face. Her own personal losses and emotions are open to interpretation.

The portrait is based on a photograph of Chizoba Martin, a fashion designer based in Toronto, Ontario. The dress appearing in the portrait was designed by Chizoba.