Oil Paint on Canvas, 40cm x 60cm (approx. 16” x 24”), 2019
A commissioned artwork for a graphic novel project
In this image a boy finds himself within a vision of a cornucopia of mutations. Their forms encroach so much they threaten to overwhelm him. At left are a mass of denizens, exhibiting mammalian, fungal, plant, snake, and bird characteristics. Many of its junctions froth with tiny bubbles, as if still in the process of a fermenting metamorphosis. The least mutated member of the group is a crow, mouth open and facing vertically in a soundless “kaw!” as it is absorbed into the mass.
At lower right is a particularly toothy creature; something akin to a giant chlorophyll green membrane, thick and embedded with innumerable eyes setting above a dark maw passively laying in wait.
In the middle beyond the young man an entity yawns wide a beak-ish mouth, around which are more spiny and pincer-like projections branching out of a segmented green skin existing corporeally somewhere between amphibian and plant. Its teeth are like maize covered in a thin cataract. Further still in the distance are a variety of strange eyes and a mushroom cap with human teeth.
Hovering before the boy is a psychedelic alien, communicating via its manifestation as a nexus of colors, forms, and shapes spanning the spectrum from butterfly to bird to fish to mandrake vegetation and more. Its left most projection precipitates into glowing blue-green worm-like transparent fingers, from which a broadcast of blue filamented energy engages the boy’s mind.
Haloing the boy’s head is a dim cratered moon setting against a dark starry sky. His face and throat are illuminated by an unknown and intense light source, as is his left hand which reaches out gingerly to touch the alien vision before him.
The narrative speaks to a reflection concerning transformation and its relationship to identity. The character’s hand gesture, calm, and the number “33” on his shirt foreshadow his own spiritual potential, catalyzed by the interloping influence of the psychedelic alien presence.
WOW THIS IS STUNNING!
I love everything in this piece. The colors, the way you illustrated the aliens, the way it was painted, the symbolism... The creatures are so creepy in a good way but he looks relaxed. I love how you put the number 33 on the shirt, as in some cultures/religion/or whatever it symbolizes understanding and communication. Well done :D
And it's also good to see you back! You can use the tags art, creativecoin, and oc for your work to be seen more. :D
I know I've been away for awhile. I've been pretty occupied, but it is a genuine pleasure to still be received by such a wonderful response and appraisal from you. I hope to pick up my productivity in the future and participate more. I'll also see how soon I can produce an article about the making of this work in steps to give a more intimate look at the process. Thanks for the response and the suggestions. Stay awesome!
Haha I understand creating a post is quite the hard work. Posting steps are a lot better! Looking forward to those posts. :D
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Awesome and Cool.!!❤👌
thank you :)
wow dude.... that is quite incredible. I am not an artistic person (because i can't do it) but the use of shadows in your artwork is really... just wow.. great work.
Thanks. Glad the shadows conveyed as intended for you. I emphasized those more in this piece than in a lot of my other work for effect. I appreciate your feedback!
VERY EMOTIVE YOUR MANIFESTATION BY MEANS OF YOUR ART
Thanks liliam! :)
incredible piece of work. I love the choice of shadow across his face... stunning! Big fan of monsters too so this really floats my boat.....how big is the original? Not that I would be able to afford it, but I just want to imagine it on my wall x x
Thank you! Very glad you connect with this piece. The original is 40cm x 60cm (approx. 16” x 24”). It was a commission piece for a patron.
Wow!! dude you are amazing, great art, beautiful style. Congrats
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Thank you, I appreciate that!
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Thank you!
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