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Identity Crisis (Psychedelics)
As a side note: If I see one more piece of art featuring cartoon characters or celebrities, I'll be fucking sick.
3:00 AM In NYC
GAME OVER.
Algorithms chose for us now, which probably explains why everything mainstream is so fucking lame.
PS- Smile, you're on camera!
ALWAYS STAY LIKE THIS
The base of the piece is the artist's own photo, captured at a time when the United States had elected a new president. On the original photography, the artist added elements in acrylic paint.
The artist built a wall surrounding Ellis Island, updating the historical icon to suit the mindset the country had apparently taken toward foreigners. The Statue of Liberty is highlighted, reflecting the welcoming, inclusive nature ingrained into the fabric of the country which has always, and will always remain.
The brightness transposed over the original color scheme signifies hope in a brighter future. The signage serves to inspire a trust in one's internal voice and moral compass, even when risks and chance are involved, and comfort will likely be forfeited.
KIDS OF AMERICA
Gotta start 'em young!
HAPPINESS
Now available for sale at your local pharmacy
UNTITLED
For three years, I worked in a Manhattan office building where my desk overlooked two gaping holes left in memorial to the lives lost on 9/11. I remember that, every so often, I’d be particularly struck by the magnitude of the loss which occurred there. Each one had their own dreams to fulfill, words they’d wished to have expressed, and people with whom they’d hoped to make more memories; and now they never will.
A few months ago, I happened upon a documentary based on the photograph “Falling Man”, which explores the fate of the the person depicted in that indelible image (as represented at left). The elegance and grace of the man were striking; especially in the face of his own, imminent demise. In reality, the film explained, the subsequent pictures showed a man tumbling to the ground, jacket and shoes torn away by gravitational force.
The person in that photo evoked dormant emotions which served as the inspiration for this piece, and an inspiration to me.
We can all be surrounded by reminders that life is finite, but that urgency can be overtaken by the paralysis caused by the fear of the unknown. Everyone prefers to be seen as in control rather than flailing.
Life is fleeting, and it’s only given once.
- THE GIRLS
"She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage.—As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarreling with her, the weapons with which nature has furnished her, she conceals in the roof of her mouth, so that, to those who are unacquainted with her, she appears to be a most defenseless animal; and even when those weapons are shown and extended for her defense, they appear weak and contemptible; but their wounds however small, are decisive and fatal:—Conscious of this, she never wounds till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of stepping on her.—Was I wrong, Sir, in thinking this a strong picture of the temper and conduct of America?" -Benjamin Franklin, 1775
SPANISH HOLIDAY (IN FEELINGS)
Inspired by a two month solo trip to Spain, and the realization that everything you'd hoped to escape followed you there.
THE ENVIRONMENT
If we all just focus on our consumerism and flashing status symbols to one another, we’ll barely have time to notice the pollution, toxins and extinction! (Plus, who knows if it’s ruined beyond repair anyway, right?)
HEADLINES
As the news media evolves, and its reach grows, content deemed "newsworthy" has devolved.
With the relatively recent incorporation of social media as both a form of entertainment and a primary source of news, objectification and judgement are increasingly accepted from an early age. The societal impact is both direct and indirect, and many times children (especially girls) are most adversely affected.
AMERICAN FLAG
Themes and layout based on the American way of life and the country's flag.
Central string of photos includes: a white-out of corporate propaganda inundating Times Square (leaving almost nothing left), signage which reads "Today is the day" hung above a chop shop in Queens, children playing at the foot of the country's most luxurious real estate (graphics added to highlight the direct correlation to the capital markets), and suspicions evoked by a stranger in Miami.
THE FLOWERS LOOK BEAUTIFUL
The base statement (The men are for everyone and the women are for the women) is presented with the men’s piece pronounced, while the women’s is blurred and seemingly secondary.
The title “The flowers look beautiful” reflects the convenience of focusing on the positive outliers rather than the harsh realities. The colors are bright and vibrant for the same reason; and to detract focus from the message.
MAIN STREET USA
Small town America: What's not to love?
DERIVATIVES
Inspired by the same idea seen (and celebrated) one too many times before. As with various genres of popular culture, trends are typically a regurgitation of an existing expression, already belonging to someone else.
One pink line was left purposely unfinished. At least, one human, original element remains.
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