Been working on this for the last month or so now, not constantly mind you, but here and there trying to nail a solid technique that I like and will work with thus forth. Here's the first piece, clearly called "Vogue Darling." The concept behind this work is conformity. People, especially women have been cast as sexual figures and are taught from tender ages subliminally and directly that to be considered popular, or attractive, or worthy of men's (or women's) affections that you must fit into their one sided idea of what beautiful is. Many women are growing up struggling to conform to these ideals that they truly loose touch with who they really are, striving to live a life that isn't realistic. The goat horns signify a sheepish quality, reflecting the large population of brainwashed young girls and women striving to either become what they can't, or successfully embracing an un-unique and barbie-doll lifestyle that is only meant to trap you into a life time of consumerism. Wear this dress, wax all the right spots, dye your hair this color, wear these shoes, talk this way, eat-nothing at all, travel to these spots and God forbid you have a unique thought in your head.
The canvas will span 6'x4' unframed. I hope to have all the preliminary work finished for all 13 concepts by the new year where upon I will start painting.
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3 comments:
U bring up a intresting point!
The horns r a nice touch.
Tender age?-i like that one.
thanks, i knew you would, lol.
baaaa!
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