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Medium: Ol on Canvasboard
Size: 12 x 14.5 Inches Created in 2021 |
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This piece has seen me through of my most turbulent years thus far and in those years much of my philosophy of how best to portray themes in my conceptual pieces has changed..
William Lonsdale Watkinson's quote
"But denunciatory rhetoric is so much easier and cheaper than good works, and proves a popular temptation. Yet is it far better to light the candle than to curse the darkness."
... ends the epilogue of my bio for a reason.
Thus my episodic progression with 'Hubris' these past 10 years+ were not without some misgivings. It never ceased it's call to my soul to be completed though, and despite the long interval, unfortunately, the themes portrayed are as relevant now as if I had started it 50 years ago (let's just ignore its varying reiterations throughout human history)..
The nourishing life force of our earth is represented by the turkey, here being stripped down to it's bone by a system that perpetuates and sustains the insatiable greed of the few, accumulating power as their plates overflow. Yet still this avarice has no bounds as the earth is continually raped of every morsel, withering in greed's grasp and turning a deathly greenish hue.. Any remorse from the former or resistance from the latter, is keep in check with mans adept ability to conceal unpleasant truths and 'colour' realities, as the abundant swell of food in the foreground glistens an unnatural dyed glow of health.
Meanwhile the proverbial fake carrot is ever at hand to entice and distract the masses, keeping them fighting over themselves just for a taste.. (Hope is provided with a conspiring few in the distance).. Note the inconspicuously hidden blank notes in the over stuffed wallet of our monetary system etc..
On the table, just above the plate of putrid food, dyed an unnatural hue, is carved with familiar conceit
'ANDY WAS HERE'.
(the root origin of the name Andy is Man)
This piece began with a hand drawn preliminary drawing (without the help of any grid etc.),
which was then painted over with an umber underpainting in Acrylic like this,
then a dead layer like this. and finally
then proceeded with multiple, Multiple glaze layers like this !!
William Lonsdale Watkinson's quote
"But denunciatory rhetoric is so much easier and cheaper than good works, and proves a popular temptation. Yet is it far better to light the candle than to curse the darkness."
... ends the epilogue of my bio for a reason.
Thus my episodic progression with 'Hubris' these past 10 years+ were not without some misgivings. It never ceased it's call to my soul to be completed though, and despite the long interval, unfortunately, the themes portrayed are as relevant now as if I had started it 50 years ago (let's just ignore its varying reiterations throughout human history)..
The nourishing life force of our earth is represented by the turkey, here being stripped down to it's bone by a system that perpetuates and sustains the insatiable greed of the few, accumulating power as their plates overflow. Yet still this avarice has no bounds as the earth is continually raped of every morsel, withering in greed's grasp and turning a deathly greenish hue.. Any remorse from the former or resistance from the latter, is keep in check with mans adept ability to conceal unpleasant truths and 'colour' realities, as the abundant swell of food in the foreground glistens an unnatural dyed glow of health.
Meanwhile the proverbial fake carrot is ever at hand to entice and distract the masses, keeping them fighting over themselves just for a taste.. (Hope is provided with a conspiring few in the distance).. Note the inconspicuously hidden blank notes in the over stuffed wallet of our monetary system etc..
On the table, just above the plate of putrid food, dyed an unnatural hue, is carved with familiar conceit
'ANDY WAS HERE'.
(the root origin of the name Andy is Man)
This piece began with a hand drawn preliminary drawing (without the help of any grid etc.),
which was then painted over with an umber underpainting in Acrylic like this,
then a dead layer like this. and finally
then proceeded with multiple, Multiple glaze layers like this !!
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'Hubris' is signed in the front and back, and comes with a signed
'Certificate of Authenticity', with details of the piece.
This piece has been undeniably authenticated with my thumbprint in oil and signed and dated on the back with waterproof, archival pigment black ink.
Created in 2021
Protected with Daler Rowney Satin Varnish
Packaged for the best protection with bubble wrap etc. in a sturdy box to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.
'Certificate of Authenticity', with details of the piece.
This piece has been undeniably authenticated with my thumbprint in oil and signed and dated on the back with waterproof, archival pigment black ink.
Created in 2021
Protected with Daler Rowney Satin Varnish
Packaged for the best protection with bubble wrap etc. in a sturdy box to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.
SHIPPING
Artwork will be shipped with Insured Expedited Shipping via FedEx, TNT or EMS Tracked Shipping (Worldwide shipping that arrives within 3-6 business days). Any duty or taxes are payable by you. Please do check your country's import regulations.
Each of my Original Art-pieces are lovingly packaged and shipped with the utmost care so as to ensure your new edition arrives in the most optimal condition possible.. Your utter happiness with your new art piece is what is most important to me, and the knowledge that my work has found a new and loving home !... :)
If you have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact me.
*Please be aware that even though every effort has been made to display an accurate representation of the work in digital form, your monitors colour representation may differ slightly from the original painting in real life.
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