'just get stuck in'
i'll be honest, i've never read this book, having studied aubrey
beardsley (an english illustrator and author. his black ink drawings were influenced by japanese woodcuts, and depicted the grotesque, the decadent, and the erotic), in my artistic career, took me down a certain pathway of seeing how art could be influenced by sex and the human body, egon schiele was another artist i explored at the time.
this piece reflects (no pun intended) the sniggering taboo around this word, many claim to know of it, few confess to using it!
the kama sutra is an ancient indian hindu sanskrit on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfilment. attributed to vātsyāyana, the kamasutra is neither exclusively nor predominantly a sex manual on sex positions, but rather a guide on the art of living well, the nature of love, finding partners, maintaining sex life, and other aspects pertaining to pleasure-oriented faculties
mad as a box of frogs is an eclectic series of original works intricately contained within a defined box frame size. the words and phrases used may resonate with people, situations, or even abstract concepts. the content often weaves together elements of humour and confrontational themes. many pieces creatively manipulate the shape and form of the text itself, drawing the viewer's attention. the artwork explores various themes through a mixed media approach. while the phrase evokes a visual image, it is not meant to be taken literally.
it serves as a figure of speech that reflects the work that excites me and ideally captivates the viewer as well.
in other words - just get stuck in!
'just get stuck in'
framed with hand-painted spacers 21 x 16cm
materials: mixed media, mdf, acrylic paint,
titled on the frame and original certificate on the back
