I Love USA
Description
This artwork offers a creative reinterpretation of the American flag, using hearts in place of stars and maintaining the iconic red and white stripes. The piece is marked by its bold use of color and simplified forms, giving it a striking graphic quality.
The flag’s canton, traditionally a blue field with stars, is here replaced with a deep navy blue field filled with rows of white hearts. These hearts are arranged in an orderly grid, mirroring the layout of the stars on the actual flag, suggesting unity and an alternate vision of patriotism where love is a guiding principle.
The stripes of the flag retain their usual horizontal orientation, alternating between bright red and crisp white. The paint application appears even and flat, giving the artwork a clean, modern aesthetic. The edges of the colors are sharp, emphasizing the division of the stripes and the separation of the canton.
The reinterpretation of a well-known national symbol through the lens of love and the use of hearts could be an invitation to view patriotism through the ideals of unity, care for others, and the positive values that the hearts represent. The simplicity of the composition allows for a direct and immediate impact, making the artwork both accessible and thought-provoking.
Details
Dimensions: 60cm x 60cm
Orientation: Square
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Style: Expressionism
Year: 2021
Location: Paris, France
Framed: No
Ready to hang: Yes
540,00 €
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