Taji Joseph
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Devastate
For this art piece, Devastate was heavily inspired by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii, 79 AD. One of my passions when creating is finding ways to incorporate human history into my practice. Using just one moment in time, I aim to break things down from a complex situation into an elegant display through mixed media art.
An up close shot of the my medium using glass and acrylic paint, mimicking the color scheme of an active volcano.
During my creative process, the original frame was very damaged. I made the artistic decision to include small amounts of gravel to the outer layer and spray paint it a rich, metallic gold. This way it serves as a compliment to the narrative of a regal city succumbing to complete devastation.