They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Brenton Bostwick Collaboration—or joint production by two

Collaboration—or joint production by two artists—is a common style among musicians and performance artists

where translucent flesh turns to foliage

Steve Lawson is an emerging British artist making his mark within the international arts market

Oriti was featured in The New York Times and was also the recipient of the Cleveland Arts Prize Emerging Artist Award

These elements are combined many times to celebrate the female form that denies objectification and exploitation of nature and interweaves them into grotesquely beautiful

They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Brenton Bostwick Collaboration—or joint production by twoDetails About Acrylic on panel 16 x 16 in. 2017 Joseph Murdach I grew up in a great environment for art. My parents had renditions of masterworks around our home and I was encouraged to pursue any creative impulse I had at a young age. My earliest influences were my father and brother. I still remember the day my dad showed me his cartoon drawings he did for his high school newspaper, and the pages of comic book illustrations my brother would create.