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Artwork 8: The Fool

Artwork 8

The Fool


Title: “The Fool”
Date:  2017
Dimension: 200 x 100 cm
Media: Acrylic on Wood Panel


         The artwork represents my self-perception of my character within the time of its creation. It is deep with symbolism as the format and stylistic features are inspired by the tarot cards most known for its pseudo-scientific means of fortune telling. Fascinated within the world of mysticism, I had intended to exaggerate the imagery of a tarot card to my own telling of my psyche and perception of identity; how I am a fool following the pathway of the masses yet blinded by the confusion of my own desires. 

Work in Progress

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