Ole Charlie Print

Title: Ole Charlie Description: "Charlie" is a poignant and evocative piece of art that captures the essence of a man in his late 80's, whose unkempt beard and spiked hair seem almost too perfect. The striking juxtaposition of such sculpted hair against the silenced eyes of Ole Charlie invites the viewer to ponder the mysteries that lie beneath his very distinct exterior. The setting is cluttered and chaotic but yet strikingly symbiotic with various junk and tools scattered around, hinting at a life spent tinkering and fixing, perhaps in an attempt to hold onto the fleeting nature of time. In the background, a clock hangs slightly out of focus and almost ethereal. Its hands point to 3 pm, the very moment Charlie passed away two years ago, serving as a constant reminder of the inexorable march of time. Charlie's layered clothes, including an old leather jacket, and the massive hands of a man that worked hard over his 80 some odd years give the impression that he has never truly left the world of the living. The viewer is left to wonder if Charlie has indeed departed from this realm or if, in some way, he remains tethered to the memories and mementos that once defined his existence.