Alexis Sanford
This work sheds light on my investigation into masculinity through the medium of professional wrestling and blurring the lines between abstraction and figuration. When is the imitation of violence enough to satisfy our need for violence? Why do these men masquerade the ability to inflict violence? How does the energy of this sport affect the way we perceive the male image?
48''x48'' oil on canvas 2018
36''x46'' oil on canvas 2018
4''x4'' oil on paper 2018
9'' x 10'' oil on canvas 2018
trophy 13''x 3.5'' x 2'' digitally rendered, manipulated, and printed object, glitter, silicone coating 2018
11''x10'' oil on canvas 2018
11'' x 17'' oil on canvas 2018
4'' x 8'' acrylic on canvas 2018
8'' x 9'' oil on canvas 2018
9''x 10'' oil on canvas 2018
