Title: Dancing With Myself
Artist: Dan Forlenza
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2024
Size: 24" h. x 24” w. x 1.5"
Frame: none

Original Painting signed by the artist. 

This unique acrylic on canvas painting, "Dancing With Myself" by Dan Forlenza, is a one-of-a-kind piece of Pop Art Figurative Expressionist artwork.

This unique acrylic on canvas painting by Dan Forlenza is a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

The acrylic painting on canvas, titled "Dancing With Myself," is a 24x24 inch piece created by Forlenza in 2024. It's inspired by Billy Idol's song of the same name. The artwork is abstract and features a stylized female face as its central element.

The face is rendered in shades of blue and white, with the eyes closed, conveying a sense of serenity or introspection. The features are simplified and somewhat elongated, giving it a slightly surreal or dreamlike quality. The face is partially obscured by a large, dark, almost black area that suggests hair or a shadowy background. 

The background and surrounding elements are a vibrant mix of yellow and blue. The yellow is applied in broad, gestural strokes that create a sense of energy and movement, possibly mirroring the dance referenced in the title. These yellow strokes intermingle with bold, thick blue strokes, some of which resemble stylized waves or arms, further enhancing the dynamic energy of the piece.  A prominent circular shape, also blue, is partially visible in the lower right.

The overall style is modern and expressive. The artist uses bold color contrasts and simplified forms, creating a visually striking and emotionally evocative image that captures the spirit of the song’s title through its abstraction. The texture appears to be moderately thick, consistent with the application of acrylic paint directly onto the canvas.