Skull On Fire 2010

"Skull On Fire" is a 2010 painting by Swedish artist Kristoffer Zetterstrand. The work depicts a human skull, its head engulfed in flames, rendered in pixelated blocks reminiscent of early video game graphics. The setting appears to be a digital landscape, with a checkered ground and a pixilated moon in the sky, further reinforcing the theme of digital technology and its influence on our perception of death and the afterlife. Zetterstrand’s work often explores the intersection of art, technology, and mortality, making it a compelling and thought-provoking piece for contemporary viewers.