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Disconnect: Rift and Relationship

I have always been intrigued by the motivations behind social behavior and have spent countless hours exploring the machinations employed to get needs and wants met. These behavioral drives and the nature of human relationships are the primary motivation behind the majority of my work. This collection is a selection of various pieces which have explored such topics.

In the first of these, Overlooking, A number of individuals occupy the same, barren terrain but rather than unifying, remain in a state of self-isolating coexistence.
Overlooking (Nepal Map), David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 23"x23", Private Collection

In Surrender, a peaceable figure is left contemplating violence as a means to navigate a hostile terrain.
Surrender (New Mexico Map), David Ball, ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 45"x52", Private Collection

In Goodbye, an individual embraces and accepts themself and their nature.
Goodbye (Oregon Map), David Ball, ©2011. All Rights Reserved. "43" x 56", Private Collection

In Libertine, a figure gasps for air. Their identity out of synch with their community, the remain displaced between worlds. This image was featured on the Juxtapoz home page.
Libertine, David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 24"x36", Private Collection

In Lost, A figure mourns the loss of their affection to another's embrace.
Lost, David Ball ©2011, All Rights Reserved. 36"x24", Available

In Awake a maimed elephant escapes its captors.
Awake, David Ball, ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 72" x 36, Private Collection

In Third, a repressed onlooker confronts their sexual taboos.
Third, David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 16"x20". Available

In Tweak an individual undergoes a psychotic break.
Tweak, David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 48"x48". Available

Victim addresses the dysfunctional, cyclical pattern of incest in which victim becomes victimizer. A released prisoner whose past never leaves them.
Victim, David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 48"x48". Available

There But For focuses on the delicate balance between financial and emotional need.
There But For, David Ball ©2011, All Rights Reserved. 27"x21.5", Available

In Edge, A figure sits at the edge of a cliff, contemplating their life's end.
Edge, David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved, 24" x 30", Available

In Rabbit and Doe, a seductive abuser engineers forgiveness from its victim.
Rabbit and Doe, David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved, 24"x30", Available

Dependency focuses on the nature of codependent relationships and the alteration of persona to get needs met.
Dependency, David Ball ©2011. All Rights Reserved. 24"x36" Available

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