King Corn prints
King Corn prints
King Corn 24”x30” Oil on wraparound canvas.
Traditionally, the Mayans are known as the people of the corn. Corn was the staple crop for thousands of years, it was responsible for their survival, and a cornerstone to their way of life. They even have a creation myth about the first people being created from corn. But while the Mayans were the first to embrace this food, it is now the industrialized cultures that have become the people of the corn through its sheer volume and saturation of different markets. F1 hybrid corn is in the meat we eat, as most factory farms feed their animals corn, as well as all the processed foods that use HFCS, and many of the "crunchy salty" snacks on our grocers shelves. It is used in the manufacturing of textiles, and used to produce ethanol that can be found in gasoline, industrial solvents, and alcoholic beverages. Also, this government subsidized crop now takes up 80 million acres of farm land in the United States alone. So now our land and our bodies in the industrialized cultures are being filled with corn, making it the true king of crops.
Giclée prints are also available. Giclée is printed on fine art smooth, OBA free, archival paper.
A total of 50 prints in all will be released in the limited edition series. All will be hand signed and numbered.
Shipping
If you would like to pick up the painting in person, please send us an email to make arrangements jack@jackwrayartist.com. We are based in Portland, OR, and travel to Monterey, CA frequently.
Jack’s paintings often have beautiful texture that add to the depth of the image. This is achieved by building up paint through the creative process. Generally, paintings are dry to the touch at 3 weeks, and are suitable to ship at this point. Full curing of the painting can take as long as one year. Please allow for up to 4 weeks to deliver commissioned or new paintings, and always reach out by email with any questions or needs.
The Small Details
Color nuances as they appear on your screen can vary from what we see with our eyes in person. If you are unsure about the colors, we will be happy to send more photos or closeups. Please be sure the painting is right for you before purchasing. Paintings are sold as is, and not “upon approval”. If a painting is damaged during shipping, we will work with you to make it right.
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