Perhaps, the closest and loyal among the domestic animals to human beings are dogs. There are heroic stories between man and dog; they are heart-warming stories of loyalty and friendship.
In this painting, however, the artist uses the imagery of dog to portray a bleak yet comical socio-political reality in our society.
Political leaders are like dogs as though they knew nothing but to squabble and bark at each other. And when a political scandal or controversy erupts, they utilize the mass media to stage their “dog show” and cover up their ineptitude before the very eyes of their respective constituents.
The artist redefines the current political situation through a compelling image of half-dog and half-human portrait, an unscrupulous persona, which is hauntingly residing in the politicians’ psyche and sub-culture.
Ironically, dogs are more sensible and loyal to human beings than the political leaders who used and abused their political power for their own advantage instead of the common good of the people.
© Danny C. Sillada
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Artwork: “Dog Show” by a Filipino painter CJ Tañedo.
Artist's Site: http://cjtanedo.multiply.com/
In this painting, however, the artist uses the imagery of dog to portray a bleak yet comical socio-political reality in our society.
Political leaders are like dogs as though they knew nothing but to squabble and bark at each other. And when a political scandal or controversy erupts, they utilize the mass media to stage their “dog show” and cover up their ineptitude before the very eyes of their respective constituents.
The artist redefines the current political situation through a compelling image of half-dog and half-human portrait, an unscrupulous persona, which is hauntingly residing in the politicians’ psyche and sub-culture.
Ironically, dogs are more sensible and loyal to human beings than the political leaders who used and abused their political power for their own advantage instead of the common good of the people.
© Danny C. Sillada
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Artwork: “Dog Show” by a Filipino painter CJ Tañedo.
Artist's Site: http://cjtanedo.multiply.com/
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