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Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil // The Holy Family by Allan D'Arcangelo is a 1980 serigraph that juxtaposes minimalistic road imagery with a hint of symbolic interpretation. The artwork presents an open road stretching towards a distant horizon, framed by silhouettes of trees under a clear blue sky. A “YIELD” sign is prominently displayed in the lower foreground, adding a note of caution. Above the road, a rearview mirror hangs, reflecting the road behind and featuring a pair of dangling air fresheners shaped like hearts—a subtle, perhaps ironic reference to the concept of The Holy Family. D'Arcangelo’s use of sharp, clean lines and a simplified color palette lends the piece a calm, meditative quality, while also alluding to the themes of journey, nostalgia, and reflection. The interplay between the road as a symbol of life’s path and the invocation of familial love or guidance invites viewers to consider the delicate balance between direction and caution in their own lives.
The Holy Famil, 1980
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Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil // The Holy Family by Allan D'Arcangelo is a 1980 serigraph that juxtaposes minimalistic road imagery with a hint of symbolic interpretation. The artwork presents an open road stretching towards a distant horizon, framed by silhouettes of trees under a clear blue sky. A “YIELD” sign is prominently displayed in the lower foreground, adding a note of caution. Above the road, a rearview mirror hangs, reflecting the road behind and featuring a pair of dangling air fresheners shaped like hearts—a subtle, perhaps ironic reference to the concept of The Holy Family. D'Arcangelo’s use of sharp, clean lines and a simplified color palette lends the piece a calm, meditative quality, while also alluding to the themes of journey, nostalgia, and reflection. The interplay between the road as a symbol of life’s path and the invocation of familial love or guidance invites viewers to consider the delicate balance between direction and caution in their own lives.
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What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.
