Collage on board (wood blocks, comic book panels, text from The Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand, ink, and acrylic paint)
The text used in this piece is taken from The virtue of selfishness by Ayn Rand and is provided as a compliment (or contrast) to the character of Spider-Man. Ayn Rand’s Objectivist philosophy was an influence on Steve Ditko, the co-creator of Spider-Man.
For me, the contrast between Rand’s Objectivism seems quite at odds with the idea of a superhero swinging through New York City, selflessly helping others before trying to make it home in time for supper with his Aunt May.
However, Objectivism did indeed permeate into the genus of Spider-Man through Ditko and can be seen in his alter ego’s (Peter Parker) characterisation as a hot headed, at times, demanding teenager.
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Web images: Every care has been taken to ensure a faithful reproduction of the original artwork and where possible I upload high resolution scans. However, some variations may occur when viewing online. If you have any questions about the image please do not hesitate to contact me.
Framing: Everything looks better framed. Most of the pieces from Urban Aesthetic are framed unless stated otherwise.
Care: Art is unique and can last a lifetime, and beyond, if cared for properly. Do not hang work above radiators as this can cause warping to some frames and dry out the glue used in the making of the collage. Unlike with Gremlins, water will not multiply your artwork, avoid hanging work in damp areas and near water sources; kitchens and bathrooms should be avoided unless you have adequate ventilation. Avoid hanging work in direct sunlight as this will fade the colours and images over time.
Cleaning Urban Aesthetic pieces: Urban Aesthetic pieces are three dimensional and are prone to collecting dust as they are unglazed. Once a month I recommend using a soft synthetic, full bodied brush (like a blurring and blending foundation brush) to remove dust from raised areas and running a hairdryer on cool setting across the front of the piece.
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