Original artwork description:

In My Heart Is Not a Stone, Inga Makarova fuses painting, clothing, and text into a provocative sculptural composition that questions identity and vulnerability. A spray-painted, enamel-hardened hoodie is mounted on canvas, partially unzipped to reveal a hand-painted glitter heart and the words “МОЕ СЕРДЦЕ НЕ КАМЕНЬ” (“My heart is not a stone”).

This piece turns a symbol of toughness into a frame for compassion. Often linked to youth subcultures and stereotypes of emotional suppression or delinquency, the tracksuit here becomes a stage for confession, softness, and irony. Makarova invites us to re-examine assumptions – what lies behind an intimidating exterior may be far more human than expected.

Made using enamel, spray paint, glitter and textile on canvas, this piece is ready to hang. A conversation starter, it will appeal to collectors of thought-provoking contemporary works with cultural relevance and strong visual impact.

Materials used:

jacket, enamel, spray paint

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