Forget the Ring, If You Like It Put a Label on It

"It's not just a Pear, it's Organic", oil on canvas, 24" x 36"

Oh, labels. In today's world labels really do have such an effect, don't they? The above piece is making a comment on the organic trend {which I see as a fad, but I will admit that for some reason buying anything organic does make me feel better}, but does it matter what word I put on it? Regardless if I were to write ORGANIC, a designer's logo, country where grown, or simply the name of the fruit, the contents and health benefits of the pear would stay the same {note: if you want to argue the organic point of view, you are welcome to email me}. However, the value and appeal to the consumer would certainly change. I am intrigued with painting such a concept, for it turns the traditional still life into a sudden modern view, simply by putting a label on it. A label that is worth talking about, especially if it determine's the modern world's {skewed} sense of value.

Like this piece? It will be in The Super Friends 2: Art + Music Show at The Gallery @ Cherry Lion Studio (Same gallery as my "With A Side of Ginger" exhibition) Saturday, August 28th.

$500.00 (+ tax and shipping)

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