Survival of the Fittest (2023)Oil painting
by Dominic Virtosu

In an urban center, somewhere in France, a Merry-go-round is spinning frantically. It's glittering lights reflected on the wet pavement in the dark sunset. At first, it is hard to distinguish the figures hanging from the poles of this very fun amusement attraction, but, slowly, the silhouettes of beautifully shaped pole dancers come into sight. They have replaced the traditional horses and carriages and are now full-on making acrobatics much to the delight of passing fathers.

The artist uses this work to question our assumptions about traditional values. In this juxtaposition of very different visual universe, we find our own mind jumping from one idea to the next with no particular apparent order.

The carousel radiates with an otherworldly glow, illuminating figures that dance on the edge of the metaphysical. Here, the dance of existence whirls in a fiery spectacle, inviting viewers into a contemplation of our dynamic journey through the cosmos. This piece will infuse any space with a raw, mesmerizing energy, sparking profound reflection.

Materials used:

oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 180 x 150 x 4cm (unframed) / 180 x 150cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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