Dark Paradise — Neither Heaven nor Hell
Over a 10 year period Christian Black has been documenting the Californian downfall. His latest work showcases the breakdown of the civil system and the backlash from decriminalization, prison reform, drug addiction, and the cost saving deinstitutionalizing of mental health facilities which has resulted in the demise of mankind and the transition to Los Angeles’ brutal style of homelessness.
As a voyeur, Christian Black's perspective is that the City of Los Angeles is a modern day form of a purgatory where homeless souls are trapped in limbo - the border place between heaven and hell.
Struggle for Existence
Oil On Canvas, 4' x 3'
REPENTANCE
Oil On Canvas, 3' x 2'
12 Gauge
Oil On Canvas, 6' x 4'
ON THE CLOCK
Oil On Canvas, 28" x 22"
Love THY Neighbor
Oil On Canvas, 6’ x 4’
Bondage
Oil On Canvas, 28" x 22"
Brain Dead
Oil On Canvas, 30" x 24"
BANDO
Sculpture, H3.5’ x W4’ x L7’