Dumpster Fire II by Vonn Sumner

This original oil painting on canvas, titled 'Dumpster Fire II,' is a contemporary representational work by artist Vonn Sumner. The piece measures 18x14 inches (though the user context mentions 18x24, the internal text of the image specifies 18x14). The composition features a centrally located, grey industrial trash bin engulfed in high-intensity orange and yellow flames, with thick black smoke billowing into a muted, solid grey background. The dumpster itself is heavily detailed with various graffiti tags in red, white, and blue, suggesting an urban, gritty setting. The lower foreground consists of dark, earthy tones with several green shrubs and a small, flickering light or discarded item to the left. The painting style is characterized by a balance of flat, graphic backgrounds and expressive, textured brushwork within the fire and foliage. The artist's initials 'V.C.S.' are visible at the bottom center of the canvas. The work appears to be in excellent condition with no visible signs of craquelure, paint loss, or warping. The craftsmanship reflects typical high-quality contemporary fine art techniques with a focus on socio-political metaphor, characteristic of the 21st-century American figurative style.

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