Licorice Painting

Purchase a signed print, at www.josh-mann.com Upon seeing Andy Julia's aesthetically unique photograph of a cloaked woman clutching a fork, hungry and vampire like, I had to incorporate this idea into a work. The pink dress needed to represent something sweet and pastry-like, succulently drooling like a melting ice cream cone. Vivacious stripes in the background completed the candy, almost circus-like feel. The word “Licorice” has such a sleazy, sweet melody to it, and typically comes in black or red flavors. Thematic interpretations touch on a passage from Charty Durrant's essay The Tyranny of Trends. "Modern fashion is made from many seemingly incompatible ingredients, but the cornerstones are built-in obsolescence, fear of humiliation, and sexual attraction. Warmth, comfort and personal style have for the most part taken a back seat. As the trend frenzy deepens, we can see that fashion is no longer about style and self-expression: it is primarily about judgement – self- judgement and judgement of others."

Painting:Acrylic on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:27 W x 36 H x 1 D in

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