WWII
Black Flag
by James Guy
Guy was a strong believer in the exclusive power of surrealism to communicate with the viewer on a profound enough level to convince them to take action.
Black Flag, a compilation of several surreal scenes, weaves together heads exploding into foggy bubbles, a diplomat waving a pirate/swastika flag, and other bizarre images.
Guy's carefully crafted symbols create a coherent piece condemning world war.
|
|
Learn more about this artist: |
|
|
|
|
|
James Guy, Black Flag, 1940. Oil on masonite, 10 x 26 in.
Museum Purchase, Derby Fund, from the Philip J. and Suzanne Schiller Collection of American Social Commentary Art 1930-1970
|
|
|
|