Title of the Work of Art:

Subordination of Thirteen

Date of Creation:
2016

Genre:
Figurative Art
Period-Movement:
Neo Expressionism
Technique:
Painting
Materials:
Original digital artwork
Dimensions:
H 90 x W 45 inches


Artwork Description:
The Subordination of Thirteen is a canvas based on earlier work by Chiao, the King of Roulette. The artist's story recalls the Last Supper from the Bible as only partially relevant. King of Roulette is an absolute winner, but nobody knows why. Jesus Christ was demonstrating miracles, resurrecting the dead, and nobody knew why. The apostles and disciples of Christ were subordinated by his miracles to the raising of the Christian Religion. The King of Roulette, too, is showing subordination to the magic. He would be a rather dark, opposing personage to Jesus, striving strictly for wealth and pleasure, while new disciples are also following the King of Roulette in the Game of Life. The dominant colors here are dark - medium gray, raw umber, black, and sunny whites.