Ego Crush 1
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Print Specifications:
-
Material: Master's edition, off-white, archival museum-quality paper
-
Paper Weight: 250 gsm / 110lb
-
Finish: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white)
Description: "Ego Crush 1" captures a transformative experience from my first time experimenting with LSD at the age of 18. Painted while camping with friends, the piece represents the intense and surreal visions that accompanied our night by the campfire. The fire, symbolizing a vital life force, serves as the central element around which the other visions revolve.
In the painting, you can see the distorted figure of one of my friends, his head seemingly warped and spinning, reflecting the altered perceptions that LSD induced. Additionally, the painting includes the eerie and surreal sighting of a blow-up text doll by the lake, adding to the overall sense of disorientation and abstraction.
This piece is a vivid and raw portrayal of how a psychedelic experience can warp reality and perception, capturing the profound and often strange nature of such journeys.
Analysis: "Ego Crush 1" delves into themes of perception, reality, and the subconscious. The campfire serves as a metaphor for survival and stability amidst the chaotic and fluid nature of the LSD experience. The warped figure and the eerie doll embody the disorientation and altered states of consciousness typical of such experiences. The vivid colors and abstract forms reflect the intense and sometimes overwhelming emotions and visions brought on by the substance. This painting invites viewers to explore the boundaries of reality and the inner workings of the mind under the influence of psychedelics.
