Neo Colonial Detainee
While it is a self portrait, this is really about how “colonialism” – that attempt to control a peoplehood through whatever means appears to be legitimate but in fact is a violation of human rights, does not disappear simply because we see ourselves as a more ‘enlightened’ contemporary civilization.
The power of co-ercion can be through humiliation, mockery and deliberate side-lining and often by and academic commentators (intelligensia) when they are faced with world views that challenge their own.
The “Star Wars” handcuffs points to this ‘benign’ colonialism as being part of the future human condition – unless we’re somehow given a new heart – as well as the present and past.
Available for sale as Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
davey, about 1 year ago
amazing portrait
Shanina Conway, about 1 year ago
Hi Ellcott..inspired wonderful work!
Ellcott, about 1 year ago
You’re very kind.
K.D. Hemi, about 1 year ago
Way bizarre…. love it…imbued work Ellcott ….
Ellcott, about 1 year ago
Thankyou for your interest khemi.
Your own work is certainly organic yet infused with life… almost like human interior systems exploration.
Dragoncat, about 1 year ago
Very Nice!! thought provoking and vibrant , confrontational.. great use of metaphor here!! I like the quality of the strokes here as well very Good!!
mgadise, about 1 year ago
good job, very descriptive
Ellcott, 11 months ago
I appreciate your comments Dragoncat… hope you find liberation from your torment… I have, but it’s an ongoing process.
Ellcott, 11 months ago
Thankyou Michael.
mannnic, 9 months ago
wow. the 3d blend is amazing
Ellcott, 9 months ago
Thanks for your observation Nicholas.
Your own work is very well crafted and I hope you find your way through your frustrations… which of course can’t but help come out in one’s art.
All the best.