This painting is part of a series i did early on in my artistic career. These paintings are both personal reflections but also Universal Truths. A Universal Truth to me is something that apply to everyone, all people, despite any race, gender, or sexuality. These series of paintings i did starting with "The Ego of Social Darwinism." I have posted a link to it below https://steemit.com/art/@paulcolumbus/abstract-surrealism-painting-the-ego-of-social-darwinism-a-universal-truth
"A False Sense of security" 2014. Custom built Box Frame
This painting is symbolic of how living under a safety net (the umbrella) of financial security can really be a gloomy existence. The idea of never having a bill or care in the world or not having to support oneself, which is very prevalent in modern day society i.e. winning the lottery. Seems nice right? But there is no “True” reward in that. Really the people outside of the umbrella (Safety Net), are the people who are finding real happiness when the world rains down the golds they so desire. But they must first take the risk to step outside the umbrella, because nothing good ever does come easy, and you never know what you're made of until your back is up against the wall.
Here are a few close up shots
The Painting with the frame on it is 18x25x2.5
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