Patterns of corruption
This series explores the destructive cycles of corruption, both personal and societal, and the breaking of these systemic patterns. Each work reflects the unraveling of negative structures, symbolizing the liberation that comes from disrupting these harmful influences. These pieces reflect the corruption and manipulation observed in the workplace, where exploitation and betrayal run deep, but so too does the potential for change and healing.
Shattered Cycles: Breaking Through Corruption
In Shattered Cycles: Breaking Through Corruption, the chaotic interplay of harsh, jagged cracks symbolizes the deep-rooted nature of systemic corruption, much like the hidden betrayals seen in bureaucracies and workplaces. The sharp edges reflect the painful reality of confronting this corruption, while the emerging light represents the eventual breakthroughs when individuals or communities refuse to be complicit. This artwork is a visual embodiment of the struggle to break free from cycles of abuse, manipulation, and control, drawing parallels with stories of whistleblowers represented by the red brush stroke, and those who expose hidden truths within complex systems. The painting reminds us that, although breaking through corruption is a painful process, it leads to personal and collective liberation.
Cancer of Decay: The Corruption Beneath
Cancer of Decay: The Corruption Beneath captures the slow, insidious spread of corruption within institutions and personal relationships. The abstract cracked forms resemble cancer, symbolizing how corruption infiltrates and spreads, much like a disease within an organization. Inspired by Dana’s observations of corruption in the workplace, this piece mirrors the toxic dynamics where false promises, deceit, and manipulation flourish beneath the surface. The dark, winding forms represent these unseen forces, while patches of light depict the moments of clarity where these systems can be exposed and dismantled. This painting is a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance, courage, and the continual fight for integrity and justice in every aspect of life.