Larry
Abu Dhabi, January 2025
Acrylic on canvas 24x36in
Larry doesn’t have a care in the world. He wakes up when he wants, dresses to impress no one but himself, and radiates that rare kind of joy that comes from not overthinking anything.
Painted with the feeling of “clueless and happy,” Larry was born on a day when I needed a little levity—and a reminder that we don’t always need to know where we’re going. His knitted hat is a bit lopsided, his gaze unapologetically aloof, and his outfit a riot of colors as if he walked through a rainbow and just went with it.
When I posted him, I paired it with the song “Sunshine Reggae”, because Larry lives in that mood. Sun on his fur, rhythm in his step, no plans—just vibes.
To me, Larry is the spirit of vacation-mode. To others, he might be a friend they haven’t met yet—a reminder to loosen up, dress wild, and smile more for no reason at all.