CENTREPIECE As part of a new collection, Keith Maiden's intensely haunting depiction of modern self- centredness and greed tells a powerful tale.
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» Retaining much of his monochrome style, 'Avarice Egocentric' is cleverly infused with what Maiden sees as modern symbols of greed and individualism. Almost hidden in amongst the skilful layering of light and shade are items such as watches, credit cards, poignant words and a Twitter logo. R aw and expressive, 'Avarice Egocentric' is Maiden's soulful of the greed and self-absorption that pervades every aspect of life, the Jesus-like figure with the flag of Great Britain in his outstretched arms suggests a tormented struggle to protect the disappearing social values that the flag represents. The controversial image was inspired by 'If I were the devil' – a speech made in 1964 by the legendary ABC radio broadcaster Paul Harvey imagining a corroded American society in the future. Chillingly, much of what he said then has become true of life today. portrayal of the social evils that scar British society today. Telling a story
Latin inscription translates to 'centre of their own attention' - this tells its own story
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