PAINTING | VINYL

Sacrificium

This acrylic painting on vinyl, titled Sacrificium, is a powerful and intense piece with symbolic and dramatic imagery. At the center of the composition is a menacing bald eagle, depicted as a fierce character with glowing eyes, shooting streams of fiery energy from its beak. The fire engulfs a cloud of ghostly skulls, evoking themes of destruction and mortality.

Below the eagle lies a somber scene of a field filled with white crosses, reminiscent of a war cemetery. The background is textured with a camouflage pattern, reinforcing military or wartime associations. A banner across the upper portion of the piece bears the word Sacrificium, Latin for "sacrifice," tying the visual elements to themes of war, death, and tribute.

The color palette is dark and fiery, with deep blacks, glowing oranges, and muted greens dominating the scene. The juxtaposition of the eagle, often a symbol of power and freedom, with the destructive fire and grim imagery, creates a stark and thought-provoking narrative. The circular format of the vinyl enhances the dynamism of the composition, drawing the eye toward the fiery action at the

“Sacrificium” – acrylic on vinyl – circa 2005

painted during a time I was doing a lot of record shopping, looking for the perfect sample. I’d buy ten or more at a time at 99 cents a pop. found some gems but mostly duds which got turned into Impromptu canvases.

This one talks about the sacrifices of war.

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