The Inside Joke
My latest artwork, "Empty By The Sea," is both a piece of social commentary and part of my ongoing holiday themed series, while also serving as an inside joke for those who understand the reference. The piece features a skeleton wearing a hot pink bikini, wading through the bright island waters of the Florida Keys and Key Largo. On the surface, it feels playful and vibrant, but beneath that is a critique of narcissism and the illusion of beauty that fades once the surface is stripped away. The skeleton becomes a symbol of what lies beneath—the ghosts of unhealed wounds, the remnants of past mistakes, and the hollowness that comes from living for appearance rather than authenticity.
This work explores the duality between the beautiful and the broken, the seen and the unseen. It speaks to how so many walk through life as living skeletons, masking inner emptiness with charm, style, and superficial confidence. “Empty By The Sea” is also a nod to the classic imagery of horror and the metaphorical skeletons we all carry within us. It strips away the layers of makeup, ego, and illusion, leaving behind the raw truth of who we are beneath the surface.
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