Artist: 2023 Medium: Duplex Printed Ink / 18mm Silk Twill Size: 36” x 36” If I was an art historian, I would say that the American Hardcase is a unique piece of Americana art. Shoosty® Year: Art historian Frank Whitford once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” In this case, The artist has taken a common insect and transformed it into a symbol of American patriotism. Insects are featured in many famous artists’ portfolios of works. Salvador Dali had a fascination with Ants. In his work of the same title, “The Ants” Dali refers to death and decay, reminders of human mortality and imperma- nence. Shoosty® is idealizing the figures. His figures look strong and capable, kind of a like fleet of spaceships they are both alien and familiar. Both artists have used insects as a way to convey their ideas and messages through their artwork. Both artists have also used symbols to convey deeper meanings and messages through their artwork. Both also elicit a deeper meaning that is elusive to the viewer. To explain his work he coined the phrase ‘ChromaticFu - sion’ Chromatic refers to the science of color and print- ing. Fusionism connects technology to the humanities. Wear the Art / Be the Movement ™
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