Push - Mac Miller

36"x48" Oil Paint on Birch This painting, titled Push, features the late hip-hop artist Mac Miller, capturing a poignant and layered narrative of indulgence, mortality, and the interplay of human and technological legacy. The central figure is depicted biting into a vivid red apple, a direct symbol of the forbidden fruit, representing excess, knowledge, and the consequences of overindulgence. This act evokes both his personal story and a broader commentary on the fragile balance between creative genius and self-destructive tendencies. The apple, with its iconic bite, also cleverly ties to the Apple logo—a nod to Mac Miller's name and a reflection on technology’s role in immortalizing artists. This subtle yet profound detail hints at the possibility of revival or extended legacy through technological means, suggesting a form of modern immortality as memories, music, and personas are preserved in the digital age. Coiled around him is a snake, its body intertwined with a vibrant, futurist