Contrast
20" x 20" in
(50 x 50 cm)
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm with 15 mm white border - signed - Open Edition
Paper: 250gsm / Matt Coated Art Paper
JBOY's powerful artwork explores the psychological and physical effects of immigration, with a particular emphasis on the anguish that children endure. The youngster at the forefront, perched atop a vivid pink inflatable flamingo, represents purity and carefree living. This, however, stands in sharp contrast to the darker background tones, which depict migrants being carried by a crowded raft—a moving depiction of the difficult circumstances experienced by individuals escaping their homes in search of safety.
The vivid pink flamingo, which is frequently connected to joy and freedom, serves as a potent metaphor for the gap that exists between childhood innocence and the trauma that many young immigrants experience. The two conflicting parts are surrounded by a serene yet unnerving water, which heightens the piece's emotional impact. With the deft use of colour and composition, JBOY draws attention to the stark contrast between safety and danger while provoking contemplation on the predicament of immigrant children who are forced into stressful and changing circumstances. This work is a potent visual reflection on the global immigration dilemma and how it affects the most disadvantaged and young people worldwide.
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Lithography on fine art paper
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Lithography on fine art paper
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
About JBOY
I am JBOY. A fairly (un)known visual artist from London and sharing my ideas helps calm my hyperactive mind. Some are good, some are bad.
I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey goes.
My Inspiration comes from many places and mostly turns up at the most inconvenient time. I spent a lot of time when young stealing Gary Larson books from the library (i took them back) and then later i studied (looked at pictures) Guy Billout at art school.
Obviously at some point i accidentally stumbled into the urban art scene and have been trying to escape it ever since, but it keeps dragging me back in like a henry the hoover. Basically several sources of inspiration have led me down a very eclectic mix of styles and ideas. I just go with what feels right for the picture.
Not everything even works well visually and only ideas that i am 100% happy with are shown. A lot gets trashed (Most things). I like to do visual commentaries on anything i feel strongly about and i try to get my message across in a light hearted way.
I have a big arts background as i said already, but my proudest claim to fame is being taught technical drawing by Timmy Mallett's uncle at age 9, but things have probably gotten progressively worse ever since.
Anonymity is a choice, not for any mystical reason, but because it’s a preference. Great care and pride are taken in the delivery of work, and people who are nice are looked after.
Contrast by JBOY
20" x 20" in
(50 x 50 cm)
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm with 15 mm white border - signed - Open Edition
Paper: 250gsm / Matt Coated Art Paper
JBOY's powerful artwork explores the psychological and physical effects of immigration, with a particular emphasis on the anguish that children endure. The youngster at the forefront, perched atop a vivid pink inflatable flamingo, represents purity and carefree living. This, however, stands in sharp contrast to the darker background tones, which depict migrants being carried by a crowded raft—a moving depiction of the difficult circumstances experienced by individuals escaping their homes in search of safety.
The vivid pink flamingo, which is frequently connected to joy and freedom, serves as a potent metaphor for the gap that exists between childhood innocence and the trauma that many young immigrants experience. The two conflicting parts are surrounded by a serene yet unnerving water, which heightens the piece's emotional impact. With the deft use of colour and composition, JBOY draws attention to the stark contrast between safety and danger while provoking contemplation on the predicament of immigrant children who are forced into stressful and changing circumstances. This work is a potent visual reflection on the global immigration dilemma and how it affects the most disadvantaged and young people worldwide.
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Lithography on fine art paper
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Open edition
- Support: Lithography on fine art paper
- Medium: Digital Print
- Shipped from USA
About JBOY
I am JBOY. A fairly (un)known visual artist from London and sharing my ideas helps calm my hyperactive mind. Some are good, some are bad.
I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey goes.
My Inspiration comes from many places and mostly turns up at the most inconvenient time. I spent a lot of time when young stealing Gary Larson books from the library (i took them back) and then later i studied (looked at pictures) Guy Billout at art school.
Obviously at some point i accidentally stumbled into the urban art scene and have been trying to escape it ever since, but it keeps dragging me back in like a henry the hoover. Basically several sources of inspiration have led me down a very eclectic mix of styles and ideas. I just go with what feels right for the picture.
Not everything even works well visually and only ideas that i am 100% happy with are shown. A lot gets trashed (Most things). I like to do visual commentaries on anything i feel strongly about and i try to get my message across in a light hearted way.
I have a big arts background as i said already, but my proudest claim to fame is being taught technical drawing by Timmy Mallett's uncle at age 9, but things have probably gotten progressively worse ever since.
Anonymity is a choice, not for any mystical reason, but because it’s a preference. Great care and pride are taken in the delivery of work, and people who are nice are looked after.
