Decadence: Resident Evil
The Circus
The paintings in this series depict the corruption of civilization during the period preceding WW2. Scenes from history co-mingle with images from the present and challenge the viewer’s imagination to connect the dots.
ARTIST NOTES:
The Circus was a huge thrill for both children and adults in Europe in the 1930s. Behind the scenes, the national Fascist organization was beginning to inch its way into daily life.
ICONS & SYMBOLS:
A vulture, rat and pig boys, a white deer girl, a wolf policeman and several gryphons inhabit the scene. The blue tree trunk hosts a screaming face.
MATERIAL NOTES:
Crushed dried leaves were adhered to the board before paint was applied which created a crinkly texture throughout.
Dimensions: 39in x 27in
Media: Acrylic with dried autumn leaves pressed and adhered to board.
Year: 2009