Where Did All That Life Go 2020

"Where Did All That Life Go" (2020) by Bo Bartlett (b. 1955) depicts a gutted shark lying on a wooden table against a pink sky. The artwork's realistic style and somber tone evoke a sense of loss and mortality. Bartlett's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the stark contrast between life and death, leaving the viewer to contemplate the transient nature of existence. The image, reminiscent of still-life paintings, invites viewers to ponder the symbolic meaning of the shark's demise, potentially representing the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. The juxtaposition of the vibrant sky against the lifeless shark highlights the beauty and fleeting nature of life.