Divine The Red Queen 2014

Dave MacDowell's 2014 painting, "Divine The Red Queen," presents a darkly humorous interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, "Alice in Wonderland." MacDowell reimagines the iconic Red Queen as a flamboyant, larger-than-life figure surrounded by a chaotic and surreal landscape, suggesting a world of drug addiction and rebellion. The "Drink Me" bottle held by a menacing cat figure, a pink flamingo, and the skulls scattered in the foreground reinforce this unsettling portrayal of the Queen's power and the dark undercurrents of Wonderland. This dynamic and satirical piece uses vibrant colors and bold lines to draw the viewer into a world that is both playful and disturbing.