“Tart”

#23: Midsommar, 2019

Acrylic on Paper, Fall 2022

A midsummer getaway to a remote Swedish commune is seemingly an ideal escape from one's recent trauma or or grief, filled with long days of warm sunshine, vibrant nature, and ancient traditions. However, be alert to signs of cultist paganism quietly woven into the midsummer experience, such as within the complimentary treats of hand-made "meat tarts" and hallucinogenic refreshments. Anything offered that will "break down your defenses and open youfor the influence" should be politely, and adamantly, rejected.