A Thousand Cuts

A Thousand Cuts

Artist
Kent Norton
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Date
2024
Medium
Painting
Description
"A Thousand Cuts" is a poignant and introspective piece that delves deep into the subtle yet cumulative impact of our daily interactions. Through a masterful use of hatched brushstrokes, the artist layers blues, rust, and reds to create a textured canvas that speaks to the multitude of seemingly minor slights and negative encounters we endure. Each stroke represents a tiny hit, insignificant on its own but collectively forming an emotional or ego wound that we eventually recognize and feel deeply. The larger lines with a bleeding effect poignantly symbolize the moments when these accumulated cuts break through our defenses, manifesting as visible scars on our psyche. The interplay of colors—cool blues, earthy rusts, and intense reds—captures the complex emotions tied to these experiences, from the calm facade we maintain to the underlying pain and anger that simmer beneath. "A Thousand Cuts" invites viewers to reflect on the hidden toll of everyday interactions and the resilien
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$ 1,000
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