THE UNCOMMON FLY
Flies have long appeared in art, often symbolizing decay, as in Dutch Golden Age still lives by artists like Pieter Claesz, where they hinted at mortality amidst opulence. Shoosty, however, re-imagines the fly with a lighthearted twist, akin to Claesz’s symbolic depth but with a modern, vibrant flair. “EVEN THE SMALLEST INSECT HAS THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND FLOURISH,” - DALAI LAMA
Stephen Shooster, aka Shoosty, presents “The Uncommon Fly” (2023) at the Shoosty Bugs ex - hibition in Daytona’s Museum of Arts and Scienc - es, a 36” x 36” vector art piece on 18mm silk twill with a 1:1 aspect ratio. This work transforms the common household fly—often a nuisance linked to disease—into a whimsical marvel. With a lifespan of just 30 days once it can fly, the insect’s sole pur - pose is to mate, a fleeting, almost jovial mission. Shoosty captures this essence with vibrant, swirl - ing patterns in greens and blues, set against a soft floral backdrop. The fly’s “crazy eyes”—spiraled, hypnotic, and oversized—lend a playful, mischie - vous charm, embodying the fun of this tiny creature that morphs from a slug-like larva into a winged marvel, darting as fast as a blink. The silk medi - um, paired with vector precision, amplifies the fly’s delicate yet dynamic nature, reflecting Shoosty’s Chromatic Fusionism, which blends the science of art with a fusion of civilizations.
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