Travis Louie -

Post=modernism

In terms of content/themes I am reminded of these

This piece is also making reference to one of my favourite movies. The imagery and style connect it directly to this;

This film, in my opinion relies heavily on Absurdism. Absurdist philosophy would not exist without the Existentialist Movement of the 19th century.

Modernism

Existentialism is a broad intellectual movement ... including artists, musicians, poets, film-makers and comedians that developed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries

-How to be an Existentialist by Gary Cox

Travis Louie has said in interviews that he is inspired by 19th century photography, which is definitely noticeable in this piece, as well as other works of his.

Modern Era

The black and white/sepia tone of the painting has the same aesthetic as films that were made towards the end of the Modern era

The hair of the character has a puffed quality to it, which reminds me of perukes

These wigs were powdered and used to cover up scalp sores and baldness in men that were caused by the STD known as syphilis.

-http://www.sott.net/article/248257-Wigged-Out-What-was-the-17th-Century-craze-for-powdered-wigs-about

The single eye could be referencing the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus and his quote;

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

Medieval history

Fangs represent vampirism

Ancient History

The Cyclops of Ancient Greek mythology