Acrylic and Collage on Canvas
40 x 30 in
102 x 76 cm
US $ 6,200
For Spring Break FL #1, the artwork brims with vibrant yellows, blues, and other colors, with yellow buoyant rings drifting across a sea of blue. The composition teems with a chaotic energy, conjuring a scene reminiscent of crowded waters filled with floating shapes, hinting at leisure, nostalgia, or even excess. The juxtaposition of bright, buoyant rings and hints of faces, limbs, or symbols creates an underlying narrative of ambiguity. As in other works from the Spring Break series, Deceus uses recurring motifs and layering to evoke themes of possibility and identity in flux. This painting’s playful yet complex arrangement allows for various interpretations, grounded in his experiences as a Haitian immigrant observing American culture.
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For Spring Break FL #1, the artwork brims with vibrant yellows, blues, and other colors, with yellow buoyant rings drifting across a sea of blue. The composition teems with a chaotic energy, conjuring a scene reminiscent of crowded waters filled with floating shapes, hinting at leisure, nostalgia, or even excess. The juxtaposition of bright, buoyant rings and hints of faces, limbs, or symbols creates an underlying narrative of ambiguity. As in other works from the Spring Break series, Deceus uses recurring motifs and layering to evoke themes of possibility and identity in flux. This painting’s playful yet complex arrangement allows for various interpretations, grounded in his experiences as a Haitian immigrant observing American culture.
Comparing this piece to other works in the Spring Break series, its dense and swirling pattern mirrors the sense of disarray or loss often found in modern urban life. Deceus’ works sometimes evoke a similar visual rhythm to artists like Romare Bearden, who often used collage to explore identity and culture. However, Deceus’ use of abstraction and layering differentiates his style, suggesting not just fragmented memory but also the physical density of urban existence, influenced by both his Haitian roots and his experience growing up in Brooklyn. The bright yellow buoys act as symbols for hope, flotation, or the navigation of life's unpredictable waves.