This painting started out as a lion of judah type thing but i had to mess it up some. I get antsy when something is just out there and exposed in reality. I like to be shrouded in controversy and gall. I saw this picture of stevie in people magazine from the 70's and loved how young he looked. when people guess or ask who the person is its hard to answer because although i base it off of the picture i don't necessarily want it to represent them. i like the ambiguity of transfer. that to me is the golden calf of art- the fact that i can do whatever the fuck i want as well as assign any meaning or even change the painting and meaning. Only after i sell a painting is if off limits (so far). i love the grittiness of life and the strength that comes from living close to the earth. even though i am in relative suburbia in my 50's i keep my life simple without too many attachments so i can have a pure and real connection to the energy of the universe. some call it god. it really doesn't matter what you call it as long as you respect it and desire to do its will. that which is good. wisdom has come to me from my suffering, is there any other way to get it? WILLFUL SUBMISSION TO A HIGHER POWER? DOES THAT WORK? i DON'T KNOW.
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