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Edmund Liang

Heels Print

Heels Print

"Heels," delves into the dichotomy of conformity and defiance, portraying a figure rebelling against rigid gender norms and the societal pressures to conform to traditional roles. I want to give you a chance to create your interpretation of the painting, so without giving it all away, here are a few key elements of the painting:

1. At first glance, we see a graceful pair of legs adorned in striking red heels—a scene typically associated with women. But as our eyes move up the body, we begin to see more traditionally masculine features such as dark, thick leg hair, chest and armpit hair, the male nipple, and the hint of a masculine physique—begins to blur the lines of gender, challenging the binary norms of gender.

2. I hid the subject's face, aiming to universalize and reflect the experience of individuals worldwide who are grappling with society's pressures while, at the same time, learning to accept the emergence of their true selves.

3. The color red, chosen for the heels, represents confidence, passion, love, & power.

4. The egg, because why not? 😜 Just kidding. So, the egg is a universal symbol of birth and rebirth. Here, it embodies the dichotomy between fragility and strength, representing the delicate yet powerful process of dismantling outdated societal constructs of identity.

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Signed Collector's Edition Prints

If you'd like a custom-sized hand-signed print of any of my pieces, look no further. Unlike the standard prints, these custom prints are printed on thick archival 100% cotton rag fine art papers using archival inks. If you're curious about the paper and ink spec, see below!

Otherwise, if this sounds like what you're looking for, shoot me an email or message on Instagram and let's chat! 😍

  • How It Works

    Standard & custom prints are made only when orders are placed. So when you place an order, my printing partner and I will be notified. Once your order is processed, my printing partner will package and ship your products to you. I love this method because it avoids overproduction which reduces environmental waste! Easy-peasy. Standard prints are not hand-signed.

    If you'd like to place an order for a signed custom print or ask about how it custom prints work? See above!

  • Print Borders

    Unless otherwise specified, standard prints come with a minimum border of approximately .5in (1.27cm).

    Borders help with the matting and framing process. It also helps prevent finger prints or accidents from damaging the actual print area.

  • Paper Quality & Specs

    Standard Prints
    Prints are on thick and durable museum quality paper.
    Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
    Paper weight: 192 gsm
    Finish: Smooth Matte

    Signed Fine Art Prints
    Archival Ultrachrome HDR inks printed on archival, thick, museum-grade, 100% cotton rag, fine art papers.
    Paper thickness: 19 mil
    Paper weight: 255 gsm
    Finish: Textured Matte (like watercolor)

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  • Return Policy

    All sales are final. Size exchanges will not be covered in the return policy as items are made on demand. Requesting a size exchange, for example, would mean producing an entirely new product.

    If your product arrives damaged/mislabeled, please share with me via email a detailed description of the issue, large and clear photos showcasing the problem, and your order number. That way I can immediately look into your order and contact my manufacturer. Orders after 30 days of purchase date will not be covered by return policy.

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Plastic-free packaging.

Your prints will be packed and ship the artwork in plastic-free recyclable paper tubes—as opposed to the conventional paper tubes with plastic caps. Any way to reduce our single-use footprint is a win for me!