Black Gold | Keith Maiden

Black Gold

Keith paints using layer upon layer of graphite, acrylic, oil and soft pastel.

Inspired by mankind's 'thirst for oil' and the disgust towards British oil company Shell, who purchased discounted oil from Russia following their invasion/war in Ukraine, the muse is draped in a Union Jack with a label that reads 'made in China.'

This is a reference to China's relationship with Russia. She has a small tattoo on her upper arm depicting the Shell logo, symbolizing both Shell and hell. Oil is depicted dripping from her mouth, representing the insatiable thirst for oil.