In Art, We Trust

“In Art, We Trust”
200 x 150 cm, Acrylic on PVC, 2012

In “In Art, We Trust,” the artist offers a bold visual satire of contemporary society, using art as a mirror to reflect and question the dynamics of power, wealth, and belief. The composition, organized into layers reminiscent of a pyramid or totem pole, depicts different levels of society, from the elites at the top to the masses at the bottom. Each layer of the structure is filled with iconic figures and objects, all engaged in a complex dance of domination, consumption, and protest.

At the top, figures representing finance and power, with familiar symbols such as money bags and board game icons, embody economic control. Below, politicians, religious representatives, and figures from the technology industry support the superstructure, while asserting their own authority. The lower levels show a scene of feasting of the privileged classes and law enforcement in action, reflecting a climate of surveillance and discipline.

The popular masses, represented by a variety of characters, literally support the weight of the pyramid at the bottom of the composition. These figures, drawn from different eras and cultures, seem submissive but also resistant, carrying the edifice with visible determination. The phrase "In Art, We Trust" written at the top of the work parodies the well-known American slogan, while proclaiming a kind of faith in the revealing and subversive power of art.

“In Art, We Trust” is a biting and humorous reflection on modern society, a critique of the status quo, and an invitation to rethink the power structures that shape our lives. Through this work, the artist explores the complexities of human and institutional relationships, while celebrating art’s unique ability to challenge and inspire.