I've been working on a style combining expressionism, illustration with the sensibilities of pop art colors. This series of illustrations has broached a wide variety of subject matter. Mostly figurative representations of internal emotions. At the end of 2020 I found myself emotional compromised by the state of a contentious election and what seemed like the open integration of narcissism, corruption and willful abuse of good will and decency. I attempted to convey the simple representation of what evil feels like, and convey that feeling in this illustration. Image is available in a limited edition of 3 giclee prints and large canvas editions.
With the 2024 election approaching I felt inclined to revisit this illustration and create off shoots and re-interpretations for what promises to be a very disappointing election year, in which people will be proud and boastful in exercising the worst they have to offer. We celebrate ego and bravado above accomplishment, wisdom and intelligence. I will most like end up distorting this image in the attempt to keep up with how distorted our ideals become.