Pink Panda 2021

Soey Milk’s "Pink Panda" is a modern painting that radiates dreaminess. The surface is built up with layers, creating a soft-focus effect, like a memory or a sweet daydream. The colors are muted, leaning into pastel shades, and the pink of the hair is echoed in the blush of her cheeks and the pom-poms in her hair. The texture is smooth, but there are visible brushstrokes, especially in the background, reminding you of the artist's hand. Check out the way she’s holding her hands, framing her face. It’s a classic pose, but Milk adds a playful twist with the whimsical accessories and the subtle, knowing expression. This piece reminds me a bit of early Wayne Thiebaud, with its emphasis on color and playful subject matter, but Milk brings a contemporary sensibility to it. It’s a reminder that art is always in conversation with the past.