Oil on Ice
Artist
Paul Komada
MediumHand knit yarn and acrylic on canvas
Dimensions24 x 20 x 1 in. (61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsMixed Media
Credit LineSeattle Public Utilities 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
I wanted to start a conversation on our seemingly insatiable life-style of energy consumption. When I was making the piece, the controversy of the artic petroleum exploration/extraction was in the news media frequently, hence the name, Oil on Ice. –Artist statement
