"Boundaries" is a striking fusion of minimalist line art and raw poetry. The design features an elegant continuous line drawing in black against a rich red background, depicting a contemplative figure in repose. The simple yet evocative illustration perfectly captures the theme of personal boundaries and emotional warfare.
The stark contrast between the black lines and deep red background creates a powerful visual impact, while the minimalist style maintains a sophisticated, contemporary aesthetic. The figure's posture suggests both vulnerability and strength - a perfect complement to the poem's themes.
The featured original poem explores the complex emotions of betrayal, revenge, and the aftermath of broken trust. Written in direct, unflinching verse, it delves into the dark territory of emotional boundaries crossed and the fierce response that follows:
The fantasy called closure
I no longer choose to believe
All I want is for you to come over
So I can show you just how deep
Your puncture had to reach
To find the anger inside grief
I’ll fill you with your share
You’ll whimper just to breathe
I’ll rip until you tear
And you can no longer see
Then you’ll fall asleep
Leaving me alone to think
About who was in your bed last week.
The interplay between the serene visual element and the intense poetry creates a compelling tension that draws viewers in.
Details
Subject: Minimalist figure drawing and featured poetry
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In "BOUNDARIES" the stark contrast between the black lines and deep red background creates a powerful visual impact, while the minimalist style maintains a sophisticated, contemporary aesthetic. The figure's posture suggests both vulnerability and strength - a perfect complement to the poem's themes.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
These are stunning. Always impressed by your artistic endeavors, and your commitment to quality and how it almost becomes a characteristic of the art. Bravo, Michael.
Seanette AKA @the.little.b.haus
Fellow Poet
Incredible. I love how you incorporated your poetic talent into a larger format. It's really great. I love each piece you sent me, and I even bought a few more for my sister.
Jamie Caroccio
Copywriter, Writing Teacher, and Fellow Poet
These are F***ING gorgeous. I wasn't expecting this at all. I am blown away.
Casey M.
Fellow Poet and Author of 4 Poetry Collections
Michael, these are so beautiful, thank you. I mean, I "knew" you cared about quality but these prints are beautiful.
Alicia I.
Writer in Long Beach
Excellent stuff, sir. You are great at combining visuals with words, just as you are at designing them both separately. And the print quality is superb.
Sonny C.
Los Angeles
Omg, I love these floral prints so much. Thank you for the extra set. They're all so beautiful and your poetry is amazing. I'm so glad I own one of your very first art prints to ever go on sale!
Windy Z.
Los Angeles
Never surprised by the the thought you put into every detail down to the material these are printed on, but I am always surprised by the artistic ingenuity in your work. These will live with me and the fam wherever we go.
Max O.
Los Angeles
I wish my girlfriend looked at me the way she looks at the prints I bought her. Not sure how to feel, but thank you for the surprise bonuses, and regardless of my envy, your commitment to quality deserves credit.
Ben S.
Hollywood (My Neighbor in Case You're Wondering)
Michael de la Guerra is an artist and a retired freelance writer who--under the name Michael Lopez--has been featured as a case study in the Harvard Business Review, published in The Huffington Post, banned from writing for Buzzfeed (long story), and featured as an expert in Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, and more. He’s ghostwritten for NFL players and bank CEOs alike but remains at the mercy of NDAs signed during a decade-long copywriting career working with sought-after digital marketing agencies on high-converting campaigns for some of the largest names in business. He works in academia now and spends his creative energy on visual art and poetry.
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