Anything you say can and will be used against you I 2019

Jarik Jongman's 2019 painting, "Anything you say can and will be used against you I," features a man in a fedora, his face obscured by his hand, holding a white object. The work's title, referencing the Miranda warning, suggests a theme of secrecy and the weight of silence. The dark, moody palette and the figure's ambiguous pose create a sense of tension and unease, engaging the viewer in a contemplation of the subject's concealed identity and internal turmoil. The painting is rendered in a loose and expressive style, capturing the emotional intensity of the moment with powerful brushstrokes.