Don't Die by Quentin Shplinton Thomas

Artist: Shplinton

Title: Don't Die

Medium: Archival pigment print on Sugar Paper, from an edition of 100

Size: 20X24 inches (50.8x60.96 cm)

Markings: Signed and hand numbered, Sugar Press chop mark

Date: 2016

Shplinton’s graphic style often belies a deeper symbolism in his work. The original compositions in this series were inspired by his friends’ tattoo art, but Shplinton’s technique and motivation add another layer and gravity to the art. Here are his comments on Don’t Die:

 “Don't Die is about being drawn to the flame, in the same way moths are. We, as people, are often drawn to things that are both beautiful and harmful.  The triangle pointillism is a reference to us all as individuals and the coming together to form the moth symbolizes the feelings we all share.”