mixed media on canvas – collage, acrylic, oil pastel, charcoal
36 x 48 inches / 91.5 x 121.9 cm

Shriner introduces an enigmatic figure—a self-invented esoteric leader of an imaginary sect—crafted entirely from the artist’s imagination. Unbound by the likeness of any living or fictional person, this “fancy portrait” stands as a testament to pure creative invention. Austin Call (Duhrivative) uses layered collage, textured acrylic, vivid oil pastel, and dynamic charcoal strokes to conjure a character that feels both ancient and futuristic, mystical yet grounded.

The 36 x 48-inch canvas presents the Shriner as a figurehead of a nonexistent order, complete with cryptic symbols, exaggerated regalia, and an aura of authority that invites viewers to construct their own narratives. The layered media adds depth and texture, blurring the lines between reality and imagination, while the abstracted forms and intricate details hint at forgotten rituals and invented histories.

This unique mixed media artwork is signed, dated, and priced at $2,500.00. Shriner challenges the viewer to find meaning in the imagined, offering a complex and open-ended portrait perfect for collectors of conceptual, symbolic, and visionary art.