“Sum Seeds” captures a familiar ritual—cracking open a bag of nacho cheese sunflower seeds and losing track of time somewhere between boredom, comfort, and habit. This piece pulls from childhood nostalgia and everyday culture, spotlighting an iconic corner-store snack that doubled as entertainment, distraction, and sometimes a guilty pleasure.

Set against a bold, high-contrast background, the composition elevates the ordinary into something worthy of pause and reflection. The hand-drawn border and vibrant color palette echo themes of playfulness and memory, while the subject itself nods to shared experiences—bus rides, school days, outside hangs, and quiet moments alone.

Part of a larger exploration of nostalgic, culturally-rooted objects, “Sum Seeds” invites viewers to reconnect with the small things that shaped their routines and identities.

10 × 10 inches

Acrylic on canvas

Original