Vigilance by blankfrancine
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Collage created in The Gimp. Disclaimer:My apologies to "Uncle Fenster." Any similarity between him and the faces in this piece are entirely coincidental.
Thanks to all who have viwed,commmented,etc.
Comments (32)
mikeerson
this reminds me of Uncle Fester with the light bulb in the Mouth - from the Adams Family.... somehow, I think it was in your mind too when you made it.
Sivana
Wow - I´m very impressed today Mandi!! Wonderful piece of artwork!!
magnus073
After reading Mikeerson's comments I am now having the same vision of Uncle Fester ;) Well pushing that aside I see for mself a Capone type character for some reason
ledwolorz
Wonderful work.
popeslattz
Very cool. Just when I thought it was a mirror image, I noticed different figures on the sides of "Uncle Fester". Nice use of negetive space.
saretta
Splendid composition and Artwork,perfectly fitting title Mandi!!:-)
carlx
Superb collage and weird atmosphere!!!
flora-crassella
fantastic artistic work!!!!
axolotl2
Strange ... I feel observed somehow ... :-)))
NekhbetSun
I see Al too ! ....definitely open to lots of interpretaions, Mandi, and cool as always !
ragouc
Well done. Good composition.
melevos
E X C E L L E N T!!!!!!!!
barryjeffer
I'm not sure that your work is always open for interpretation, but since so many have already "Guessed" at the meaning, I will venture mine. I see Big Brother and 1984 here along with some phallic symbolism... as if man were using his penis as a weapon, mostly verbally. But then I always seem to see things in a different way than many. Another great image Mandi.... seth
jgmart
Wonderful collage - very nice!
allnaydi
Awesome idea and - as always - beautiful composition. I'm getting something of a "1984" feel from it as well, but there's plenty of room for interpretation.
annie5
I did know to say iy (in english) but axolotl2 said what i want to say! Excellent art-piece Mandi :)
Miska7
Very nice image! Well done.
Chipka
Wow...this is a stunning, complex work. When I first saw it, I was reminded of a number of different things at once. I love the visual complexity of this, the sense of color and symmetry. Great stuff. I don't know if it's intentional or not, but I do get the sense of religious symbolism here--the vague reference to the Cross-shape is literally central to this image...and it's intriguing that references to male and female symbolism exist so strongly here...at least that's how I see it.
november22
Your compositions always push it - well done. And I too sense a 1984 vibe.
mansco
Really outstanding ;O)
e-brink
Superb piece, Mandi.
aquablue
Very nice totem !!!
Black-Carrie
Fantastic done image!
schonee
I don't know but I see the demon deep in a man.. maybe fighting to get out..
anahata.c
yes, a very complex, multi-dimensional vision, I agree with tim, your compositions always push it, and with chipka that this could have a reference to the cross...but, as in all your work, the possibles weave into a kind of visual forest where multiplicity is as important as the individual image. I do see old soldier figures, and some old number/date-writing as if we're looking at old documents. And the eyes & faces meld into new creatures, something you do with great ease. A vigilant piece, peering at us, prodding, challenging, making your viewer look inside; and yet there's an equanimity that's restful. And a small point: You place your name well, and the surrounding muddy/rusty-brown is quite effective. Always a pleasure to come here. (And thanks for your wishes...it is healing to view beautiful art even when one is getting better...I'm resting a lot in between...)
pixelmeister
Darn cool work!
evinrude
Sweet. The earthy rust color really enhances those classic Monday morning faces. Very cannily put together, Mandi!!!
LBJ2
Great composition, Mandi. Love you colour selection. Cool graphic bits and textures, too. Never saw Adams family, if it is related to that. But this is a masterful composition. Fine handwork.
novelist
A sobering image. It could be the mood I'm in tonight, but I see vigilance bordering on paranoia. It reminds me of the tower in the Tarot pack. I love the way you wove the soldiers and the eyes and maniachal faces together. The bits of fire and maybe even a cloud forming a prayer in the middle. Great composition and colors. This one really makes a statement. Obviously there are lots of different interpretations here which is always a good thing, I feel. Well done.
figharo
Beautiful, strong, focused!