Paradox of the Medusas
Acrylic, ink, and mixed-media collage. The original painting has sold, but you can purchase a reproduction below.
$6.00 – $18.00
Description
My jellyfish began as a means of exploring different collage techniques more than as a specific artistic vision. My previous collages on canvas used the cut or torn paper primarily as an abstract textural element, while any figurative aspects were created on top with acrylic paint. But in this case I wanted to rely on the physical shapes of the cut paper more than the shapes I painted. The result is a heavily layered tangle of tentacles cut from an old election pamphlet and stained with ink. The final layer of acrylic paint doesn’t add new elements so much as emphasize the shading of the paper shapes to create more visual depth. Similarly to some of my other works, I incorporated a few clippings from nature magazines and books. I found the title in a choice quote stating that the “paradox of the medusas or bell-shaped jellyfish” is that “they’re both menacing and delicate at the same time,” which can be found in the clipping in the upper right corner of the piece.
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