Diamond Made from Crushed Skulls 2017

David Michael Hinnebusch created this artwork, "Diamond Made from Crushed Skulls", using paint on canvas. The artwork is a stark expression of how value, like a diamond, can be forged from painful histories and experiences. Consider how the raw, visceral application of paint evokes a sense of violence. The skull, a universal symbol of mortality, is here fragmented and raw, challenging traditional notions of beauty. The artist uses an expressionistic approach to address transformation and resilience. The title itself forces a consideration of the relationship between death and preciousness, suffering and worth. Hinnebusch asks us to reflect on what it means to create something beautiful from the remnants of something tragic. The composition invites a reflection on personal and collective narratives. How do we transform our understanding of mortality and use it to create something of lasting value?