Title: Page of Staffs
Artist: Justin Aversano
Medium: Silkscreen on papyrus
Dimensions: 16” x 24”
Edition: 3/5
Year: 2021
Additional information: The Page Of Staffs shows a young man holding a long staff in both hands as he looks inquisitively at the green leaves sprouting from the top. His tunic is emblazoned with salamanders, a mythical creature associated with fire and transformation. The Page stands still, with his staff firmly planted on the ground, suggesting that while he is inspired by the potential growth represented by the sprouting staff, he has not yet taken action on this inspiration. In the background, the landscape is barren and mountainous, implying that this Page has t...