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Ugly Pie

Last Day as a Fly Soldier

Acrylic and ink on panel, Image: 7"h x 5"w, Frame: 12"h x 10"w, Item No. 22100,

Red and Gold Series

Part of the Red and Gold Series, this piece is inspired by my music video 'Clarity.' Though I’ve never been on the battlefield myself, I have family and loved ones who have. There are days when you don’t know if you’re going to make it, and I wanted to capture that fear in this soldier’s eyes. Creating this piece while listening to a new Smashing Pumpkins song brought a raw, destructive energy into the process. The pure red background symbolizes rage and fear, reflecting the terrifying uncertainty of not knowing if you’ll survive another day. This painting is both a celebration and a documentation of those moments.