Vanitas art represents the swiftness of life, decline and to end with: death. They remind the viewer that death is inevitable and human life is fragile. My piece specifically represents whether we are in the 17th century or present day; death and the passage of time is certain. Nothing is ever promised in life, no matter how young you look or your earthly possessions. Life is not constant and predictable, and you’re only constant in life is death.
I used skulls in my collage because they symbolize mortality; which is why I made them the focus of my artwork. The candle, is a big symbol in Vanitas paintings as well. I used a lighter, because in this century people tend to use lighters instead of candles as a more contemporary symbol. It can indicate the passing of time, faith in God when its burning. When it eventually goes out, in my artwork is represents light in the ultimate darkness. …show more content…
Different flowers hold different meanings, such as innocence or religious symbols. The rose for instance, stands for love, the lily for purity. Although death is upon us, life itself is full of self-love and staying true to yourself. I also used a cut out of a model to represent the world’s focus on youth and beauty. This model was selling a product that slows aging, representing the media and individuals, in this century, placing importance on looking young than loving your aging existence.
I used fresh peaches and peeled lemons, because in earlier times they were a very popular item. Depicted them as fresh fruit and peeled is very common in Vanitas. I learned that when fresh food is used, it signifies abundance, and riches. When peeled, this symbolizes the deceptive appeal or attraction of earthly beauty. I also used the bee, as well as the butterfly, to symbolize hope, and to remind the view of the fragility of
I used skulls in my collage because they symbolize mortality; which is why I made them the focus of my artwork. The candle, is a big symbol in Vanitas paintings as well. I used a lighter, because in this century people tend to use lighters instead of candles as a more contemporary symbol. It can indicate the passing of time, faith in God when its burning. When it eventually goes out, in my artwork is represents light in the ultimate darkness. …show more content…
Different flowers hold different meanings, such as innocence or religious symbols. The rose for instance, stands for love, the lily for purity. Although death is upon us, life itself is full of self-love and staying true to yourself. I also used a cut out of a model to represent the world’s focus on youth and beauty. This model was selling a product that slows aging, representing the media and individuals, in this century, placing importance on looking young than loving your aging existence.
I used fresh peaches and peeled lemons, because in earlier times they were a very popular item. Depicted them as fresh fruit and peeled is very common in Vanitas. I learned that when fresh food is used, it signifies abundance, and riches. When peeled, this symbolizes the deceptive appeal or attraction of earthly beauty. I also used the bee, as well as the butterfly, to symbolize hope, and to remind the view of the fragility of