"Hominem K Unavailable" By Top Kabana

"Hominem K Unavailable" (40x30cm). Top Kabana. 2024. Acrylic on canvas. Original Piece.

In this piece, I encountered the new individual who has since permeated my work. With his mustache, long hair, and features reminiscent of the iconic Top Kabana character from 2024, this alter ego, which increasingly resembles my own appearance, becomes a bridge allowing me to fully immerse myself in the reality I paint.

Immersing myself in my paintings is an act of deep exploration and connection; it is my way of inhabiting the universe I create while simultaneously discovering myself within it. Each brushstroke is a step into a dimension where my identity and my art merge, and where the boundaries between the creator and the created dissolve. This process is essential to me—not only as an artist but as a human being seeking meaning and expression in the world.

The color red, dominating the background of this piece, serves as the thread that ties this immersion together. It represents not only the strength and passion driving me to create but also the intensity of this introspective journey. Red vibrates with a life of its own, acting as a metaphor for the connection between my inner self and the world I depict. It is the heartbeat of the painting, the emotional core that draws the viewer into a deeper dimension where my alter ego emerges. Without the red, this piece would lack the same impact, for it is through its meaning—evoking both the fire within and the vulnerability of blood—that the painting gains its significance and marks a turning point in my artistic project.