catalyst
oil on12 panels
26.25" x 35"
2006
a definition for catalyst is something "that precipitates a process or event, especially without being involved in or changed by the consequences." this work is based on a painting by caravaggio titled judith beheading holofernes, c. 1599, based on the story in the book of judith. what intriguedme with the original work was judith's youth, beauty, and surprising expression and body posture. catalyst also calls into mind the idea of actions and consequences.
oil on12 panels
26.25" x 35"
2006
a definition for catalyst is something "that precipitates a process or event, especially without being involved in or changed by the consequences." this work is based on a painting by caravaggio titled judith beheading holofernes, c. 1599, based on the story in the book of judith. what intriguedme with the original work was judith's youth, beauty, and surprising expression and body posture. catalyst also calls into mind the idea of actions and consequences.