One Nation Under Dog: Pop Artist Nathan Janes releases Original Work of Holy Mutt
“All dogs go to heaven” is a popular saying that has particular resonance with pop artist Nathan Janes. After several years of working closely with dogs and pet guardians, Janes has had some revelations about the pure nature of dogs and often sees humanity reflected in dogs’ personalities. As an expression of these revelations, Janes has completed an original acrylic pop piece titled “One Nation Under Dog.”
The painting, reminiscent of monastery icon artwork, depicts a saintly mutt deep in reflection, adorned with a glowing halo, sacred bone, and holy garb. Janes says, “I think we would all be much better off if more people possessed the same innocence and love that I often see in dogs.” Making the connection between the phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance and his painting title, Janes remarks, “If we were “One Nation Under Dog” we might be a country where more decisions were based on compassion and peace rather than greed and violence.”
The release of Janes’ latest work comes at a time when the American public’s attention has been captured by the prevalence of animal abuse due to recent dog fighting accusations brought against NFL football player, Michael Vick. Janes says that this current event in combination with the abuse of dogs that happens every day has influenced him to convey the humanity of dogs. Janes has made a personal commitment to support the humane treatment of animals through the creation of his work as well as through the support and promotion of several animal rescue organizations across the country.
“One Nation Under Dog” is one painting of a series that Pop ARF will be releasing throughout the coming months. Janes has revealed that these works will likely get people talking as the images are quite powerful and go beyond what many people usually expect from “dog art.” According to Janes, “Now more than ever I am striving to push my work so that dogs are used as an artistic tool to depict deeper questions and messages about our society.”
Janes is becoming increasingly known in the world of art for his pop stylings of dogs, which have come to be known as “Pop ARF”. In addition to his artwork appearing in numerous national publications, Janes’ work has also appeared in Canada, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In 2005, Janes was named an “Emerging Artist and Trendsetter” by Art Business News, the largest trade publication in the US.
The painting, reminiscent of monastery icon artwork, depicts a saintly mutt deep in reflection, adorned with a glowing halo, sacred bone, and holy garb. Janes says, “I think we would all be much better off if more people possessed the same innocence and love that I often see in dogs.” Making the connection between the phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance and his painting title, Janes remarks, “If we were “One Nation Under Dog” we might be a country where more decisions were based on compassion and peace rather than greed and violence.”
The release of Janes’ latest work comes at a time when the American public’s attention has been captured by the prevalence of animal abuse due to recent dog fighting accusations brought against NFL football player, Michael Vick. Janes says that this current event in combination with the abuse of dogs that happens every day has influenced him to convey the humanity of dogs. Janes has made a personal commitment to support the humane treatment of animals through the creation of his work as well as through the support and promotion of several animal rescue organizations across the country.
“One Nation Under Dog” is one painting of a series that Pop ARF will be releasing throughout the coming months. Janes has revealed that these works will likely get people talking as the images are quite powerful and go beyond what many people usually expect from “dog art.” According to Janes, “Now more than ever I am striving to push my work so that dogs are used as an artistic tool to depict deeper questions and messages about our society.”
Janes is becoming increasingly known in the world of art for his pop stylings of dogs, which have come to be known as “Pop ARF”. In addition to his artwork appearing in numerous national publications, Janes’ work has also appeared in Canada, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In 2005, Janes was named an “Emerging Artist and Trendsetter” by Art Business News, the largest trade publication in the US.
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Biography of Nathan Janes and his modern dog art sent upon request.
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