Paperboy 2020

"Paperboy" (2020) by Jason Limon is a striking painting that utilizes a traditional portrait format to depict a young boy's face juxtaposed with a skull. The realistic rendering of the boy's features emphasizes the surreal and disturbing nature of the artwork, as if his flesh is peeling away to reveal the skeletal reality beneath. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow highlights the contrast between life and death, and the presence of a miniature skeleton adds another layer of symbolism to the piece. This artwork challenges viewers to contemplate mortality and the fragility of human existence.