HIGHER DEFINITION
Each of the paintings has a winning poker hand and the iconic collegiate number one, questioning the balance between chance and merit that leads us to being "winners."
The pigs in these paintings are used in an idiomatic fashion representing gluttony, greed and savings.
Giving to Receive (detail) 2011, Acrylic, paper, Francs, and Drachmas on canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm (30 in x 30 in) PRIVATE COLLECTION
Texas Hold'em (detail) 2011, Acrylic and playing cards on canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm (30 in x 30 in)PRIVATE COLLECTION
Be First To The Finish (detail) 2011, Acrylic, Paper, Oil Crayon, Gold Leaf on canvas, 63.5 x 63.5 cm (25 in x 25 in) PRIVATE COLLECTION
First Lessons (detail) 2011, Acrylic, Paper, Oil Crayon, Gold Leaf on canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm (30 in x 30 in) PRIVATE COLLECTION
CHEATERS SOMETIMES GET CAUGHT
2011, Acrylic, Oil crayon, gold Leaf and playing cards on canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm (30 in x 30 in) PRIVATE COLLECTION
Gracious Winner (detail) 2011, Acrylic, Paper, Oil Crayon, Gold Leaf and playing cards on canvas, 50.8 x 50.8 cm (20 in x 20 in) PRIVATE COLLECTION