Bow on point
"Bow on point" is the first official painting of the new 2025 series "Alice cherche Alice" by Louise Hapton.
“Alice cherche Alice” is a vivid exploration of identity and self-discovery, inspired by Harajuku and Lolita fashion, folktales, and Alice in Wonderland. Combining painting and sculpture, the series reimagines Alice’s journey as a metaphor for navigating inner chaos and transformation.
The whimsical elegance of Lolita fashion—with its ruffles, bows, and doll-like aesthetic—meets the playful rebellion of Harajuku, blending innocence with unsettling distortions. The interplay of kawaii (cute) and kowai (creepy) runs throughout, where sweetness is tinged with unease, mirroring the tension between innocence and darkness. Folktales and Wonderland’s surreal logic shape the narrative, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur.
Through vibrant colors, layered textures, and dreamlike sculptural forms, the series invites viewers to reflect on their own fragmented identities and the universal search for self.
Technique: Acrylic and Spray paint on canvas
Size: 90x60cm
January 2025Shipping from the UK