Bobbi Essers

With my paintings, I aim to evoke a sense of intimacy and emotional connection, offering a glimpse into my life through fleeting moments shared within a close-knit group of friends. My work captures the spirit of the times; the actions, inactions, and love of Generation Z. Immortalized and honored on my canvas in all their being: non-binary, cis, gay, straight, asexual, trans, and queer. Fragmentarily, I depict the speed of existence, while also pausing to reflect on the beautiful moments I am privileged to share. The closeness that is captured, the trust that is granted. Through composition and form, I seek representations that, through the cutouts and combinations, transcend 'realism’ By portraying those closest to me, I capture an experience that is uniquely personal and yet broadly universal: the enchantment of friendship.