Golden Mood is a bold and intimate portrayal of confidence, sensuality, and self-expression. The painting centers on a close-up of a woman with glossy, red lips, poised in the act of bringing a cigar to her lips, while her neck is adorned with a striking necklace of colorful, bold beads. The woman’s expression, combined with the unapologetic gesture of holding the cigar, radiates a sense of power and freedom, capturing a moment of indulgence and rebellion.

The colors in the painting—particularly the deep reds and yellows, with the beads’ rich texture and the warm, dripping paint—create a rich, almost intoxicating atmosphere. The golden hues that drip down her chest and neck are symbolic of luxury, desire, and the celebration of individuality, while the rawness of the drips suggests a deeper, more untamed side to the figure’s sensuality.

Golden Mood invites the viewer into a world of unapologetic indulgence, where the boundaries between desire, power, and freedom blur. Through this vivid, sensuous piece, Vandamme speaks to the beauty of embracing one’s full, untamed self, capturing the essence of confidence and the allure of living freely and authentically.