Artist: Greg Newbold
Title: Priority One
Medium: Acrylic on panel
Size: 12" x 12"
Price: $1,500.00
Artist Statement:
Science Fiction and Fantasy have long been platforms which have enabled creators to evaluate, discuss, dissect, and even poke fun at societal issues, attitudes and traditions, both good and bad. In "Priority One", I mash up the pop culture influences of Lego, the original Alien movie franchise and the Minions. In the original Alien film, "Priority One" refers to the primary goal of finding and bringing back alien life. But what if that alien life wasn't the murderous villain of the story, but rather, a goofy fun one? These types of paintings for me are a chance to invite fun into life while celebrating the cultural influences that resonate with me and so many others.