Art Journal: December 1, 2011

The painting "Communist Utopia" by Thomas Hornung indicates communism by the dark colors and the sense of depression. The eyes on the wall show that the government is always watching, and controlling everything. The artist has a negative view on communism because the painting has a dark vibe and no one and nothing seems happy at all. The title, to me, seemed to be a bit of a slap in the face to communism. It seems to be saying here is the perfect communist world, no one is happy and nothing seems to be enjoyable.