Flip 2022

Jason Limon made 'Flip' with paint, in the 20th Century. Imagine him there in his studio, turning the idea over in his mind. It feels like he’s building a character here, less painting it, like he's turning a box inside out, or taking a skull apart and reassembling it in a wonky way. The texture here is quite smooth, which is a contrast to the subject matter: something macabre yet very polished. The colour palette is mainly browns and reds. He uses these colours to give it a vintage feel, like an old fairground ride that's just a little bit eerie. See the skeleton, with its back to the wall? It’s waiting patiently as part of this weird, slightly spooky construction. The skeleton reminds me of how artists keep reinterpreting the same themes across time, each bringing something new and personal to the mix. Painting is like that, an ongoing conversation where ideas get flipped, turned around, and looked at from every possible angle.