Hair Sweaters and Highballs (Primavera): A Promising Sign of Spring
2013 • 48″ x 18″
acrylic, spray paint, fabric on panel
Throughout art history, seasonal themes have evoked not only death and resurrection and pagan imagery of classical antiquity that have continued to be a part of our seasonal holidays today. I this version, I have added some personal associations born of a neighbor who welcomed spring weather with a bare hairy torso, wandering the sidewalks with a highball in his hand.
Subjective associations are highlighted as well by the rubber spring symbols at his feet.
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