Codified Excrement

$120.00

Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, ink, acrylic. 8.5 × 11 inches. 2023

A Lurid Descent into Chaos

Codified Excrement boldly juxtaposes the grotesque with the abstract, inviting viewers to confront notions of waste, decay, and transformation. The title itself, "Codified Excrement," suggests a paradox—a structured or formalized representation of something inherently base and primal. This tension plays out vividly in the composition’s chaotic yet deliberate interplay of colors, forms, and contrasts.

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Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, ink, acrylic. 8.5 × 11 inches. 2023

A Lurid Descent into Chaos

Codified Excrement boldly juxtaposes the grotesque with the abstract, inviting viewers to confront notions of waste, decay, and transformation. The title itself, "Codified Excrement," suggests a paradox—a structured or formalized representation of something inherently base and primal. This tension plays out vividly in the composition’s chaotic yet deliberate interplay of colors, forms, and contrasts.

Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, ink, acrylic. 8.5 × 11 inches. 2023

A Lurid Descent into Chaos

Codified Excrement boldly juxtaposes the grotesque with the abstract, inviting viewers to confront notions of waste, decay, and transformation. The title itself, "Codified Excrement," suggests a paradox—a structured or formalized representation of something inherently base and primal. This tension plays out vividly in the composition’s chaotic yet deliberate interplay of colors, forms, and contrasts.

The central figure rises from a dark base, its form composed of jagged, twisting lines and vibrant hues of green and red. The organic shapes evoke a sense of decay and decomposition, yet their intricate layering and almost architectural structure suggest an effort to impose order on chaos. This dichotomy mirrors the human impulse to rationalize or beautify even the most unpalatable aspects of existence.

The background’s electric palette of blue, orange, and magenta forms an abstract, cloud-like pattern that engulfs the composition. This psychedelic backdrop contrasts sharply with the darker foreground, creating a sense of discord that amplifies the artwork’s visceral impact. The swirling forms suggest a turbulent atmosphere, one that reflects the unpredictable, uncontrollable nature of the subject matter.

The lone blue form near the top right corner, shaped like a distorted human or animal face, adds an element of eerie anthropomorphism. Its placement and color isolate it from the rest of the composition, making it a focal point that seems to observe or judge the chaotic scene below.

This piece challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions of waste—not just as a physical byproduct, but as a metaphor for society's tendency to suppress or obscure the unpleasant aspects of existence. The vivid colors and surreal forms make Codified Excrement as unsettling as it is thought-provoking, a commentary on the futility of imposing order on nature’s inevitable cycles.

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