Artist name: Rayshawn Dow
Description: 24x30 acrylic, 2023, started as a transfiguration of Christ, I've always been fascinate with the renaissance, and now everything is transformed into technology, short conversations. Ending with the rose in a vacant lot, meant to be a symbol of hope.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #9 Comments- I love this painting, it’s a wonderful, honest depiction of our reality from the artist’s eye. The symbolism is off the charts and very poignant.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #3 Comments-I like the modern, cartoonish approach. You brought the ubiquitous symbols of technology and the icons of the renaissance to a contemporary land of animated characters battling for their humanity.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #5 Comments – A powerful societal critique where the artist offers a sign of hope as he symbolically confronts the ubiquitous forces of corporate power, religion, spectacle,, and chaos.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #6 Comments- So much to absorb in this piece. Love how it’s such a reflection current society.