We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships is a painting by David Nixon which was uploaded on February 3rd, 2012.
We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships
In pirate legends, it was rumored that the Kraken, a giant squid/octopus, would attack ships at sea. In this image, an octopus is composed of human... more
by David Nixon
Title
We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships
Artist
David Nixon
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
In pirate legends, it was rumored that the Kraken, a giant squid/octopus, would attack ships at sea. In this image, an octopus is composed of human figures, which grasp in a single tentacle a sinking ship in a bottle. This symbolizes our tendency as humans to act self-detrimentally.
Uploaded
February 3rd, 2012
