"I think I love you", depicts a woman with her legs open in a pose that radiates freedom, acceptance, and openness to the world.
 
The central figure, painted in shades of green and red, stands out with her fluid and surreal appearance, celebrating a sense of pride in her body and identity. The woman seems to give herself unreservedly, happy to be authentically herself.
 
Surrounding the central figure are faces, eyes, and abstract motifs that appear to represent the opinions, judgments, and gossip of society. Some of the faces smile, while others observe with curiosity or criticism, suggesting the tension between self-acceptance and external expectations or comments. Despite this, the woman remains central and dominant, emphasising the power of her self-acceptance. At the bottom of the drawing, a row of colourful houses with crosses on their rooftops represents an urban landscape, possibly symbolising a community or society that observes, comments, and judges.
 
Red and black hearts and floral motifs emerge throughout the composition, symbols of love and connection that blend with themes of judgment and freedom. The repeated word "LOVE" (and in some places, "AMORE") intertwines with the central figure and surrounding details, highligting the core message of the piece: a hymn to self-love and the freedom to express oneself without fear of judgment from others. The drawing explores the themes of vulnerability and courage, celebrating authenticity and the act of giving oneself to the world despite criticism and social expectations.
 
 
 
 
 
I think I love you | Mixed media artwork | Limited & Open Editions
© Loredana Denicola