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Essentially the piece portrays a continuum of the struggle between man's progress and his responsibility to nature and the effect of this struggle is the precariousness of man's existence. The struggle is intensely represented by the tearing of man's skin in equal and opposite directions. The precariousness of man's existence is illustrated by the egg, being delicately balanced on man's fingertip as well as by the skin of man (depicted as a rope) weaving through both landscapes of city and nature extending across the cliff (representing a precipice).
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The piece serves as a cross-section of a lifestyle and is depicted as an oasis or haven that cannot be escaped. The colors appearing to be arbitrary were meticulously selected and patterned in order to recreate the chaotic, powerful and energetic atmosphere that is present there. The drawing is laden with references to a culture that is the epitome of modern day Las Vegas and at the same time mocks the design and character of the "Strip" and its most identifiable themed architecture. It is as much a celebration of what draws people to Las Vegas but is also a commentary on a way of life that is embedded into the city that is perilous in nature.
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