“Pulse of Goodbye” – Original Oil Painting

About the work

Pulse of Goodbye is an original oil painting by Ivy Bath that captures the poignant moment of transformation — when grief gives way to empowerment. Inspired by a song contest for musician bbno$, Ivy immersed herself in the artist’s world, focusing on a music video that featured raw, impassioned dance as a vessel for heartbreak and healing.

Rather than illustrating lyrics directly, Ivy channeled a pivotal emotional beat: the precise moment when pain lifts and the body begins to move forward. Every brushstroke pulses with rhythm and emotion — this isn’t just a visual piece, it feels like a song.

This painting was featured in bbno$’s lyric video on TikTok (timestamp 1:12) among hundreds of entries — hand-selected by the musician himself as one of his favorites.

Perfect for music lovers, emotional storytellers, and anyone drawn to movement, release, and bold expression in art.

A closer look

In Pulse of Goodbye, Ivy Bath captures a fleeting yet transformative moment — the visceral release of emotional pain through movement. The figure doesn’t simply pose; it moves, rippling with the resonance of music and memory. Brushstrokes shift from restrained to rebellious, echoing the pulse of a heart unshackling itself from sorrow. Color, gesture, and form unite in a kinetic embrace, suggesting that healing isn’t still — it’s a dance. This is not just a portrait of a musician, but an abstracted anthem to resilience.

Process & symbolism

Born from a personal challenge and a meaningful connection to her son, Ivy Bath channeled both family encouragement and the creative spirit of musician bbno$ into this piece. Inspired by a contest to design a song cover — and the vulnerability seen in the artist’s own interpretive dance — Ivy imagined the emotional climax of the song, the very moment a person decides to stop clinging and let go.

The process was immersive: Ivy first brainstormed visuals rooted in heartbreak and release, then studied the body language from the artist’s music video — paying close attention to how dance conveyed the intangible. The result is a portrait not bound by likeness but driven by essence.

While the contest wasn’t won, the artist chose her work for inclusion in his official TikTok lyric video tribute to fan submissions. This moment — at timestamp 1:12 — marked not just recognition, but artistic synchronicity.