And Then There Where Three 

Joseph Lorusso’s evocative painting presents us with a jazz trio, caught in a moment of shared musical creation. The red and white stripes in the backdrop cannot be overlooked. These colors, often associated with national pride, here serve to highlight a complex interplay of identity and expression. Think of flags throughout history – symbols of unity, yet often stained with the complexities of power and conflict. The musicians immersed in their performance transcend any simplistic reading of national identity. In the sacred space of music-making, they channel something primal, something universal. Their horns, reminiscent of ancient signals and calls, become conduits of raw emotion. Note the tilt of their heads, the focused gaze, the puffed cheeks – a modern-day echo of the ecstatic expressions found in ancient Dionysian rites. It's an eternal return, this cycle of human expression. The collective unconscious whispers through their instruments, reminding us that art is a bridge across time, a shared language of the soul.