Mod-Byzantine Cat encompasses a bit of art history, something I often indirectly feature in my work. For this piece, I used a faux gold background which I playfully link to Byzantine art because of the metallic gold backgrounds used some 600+ years ago in many mosaic compositions. This painting is another fun example of my playing around with different background treatments.
The cat holds a flower in keeping with my Otto Dix motif. I decided to paint the flower purple, which in this case represents nobility. I named the painting, “Mod-Byzantine Cat Holding a Purple Flower.” Juxtaposing the words Mod(ern) and Byzantine are exceptionally humorous in my mind.
On another note, during this time of uncertainty, stay safe and be well everyone.
