2021 Notes From Artists Dennis Eavenson And Sharon Eavenson On Our King Fortress Collection

King Fortress works are digital paintings that continue the directions set by our mixed media pieces, the BlueTorrent Kings.
Water and symbolic card characters lets us delve into the diverse aspects of human sociopolitical behavior. Mirrored by
the social activity of playing card games, face cards and suit symbols are utilized for determining rank and win scenarios
based on set rules of engagement. These types of games reflect our own human strategies and tactics employed to achieve
a winning outcomes in real life where survival is based on the dominance of vital resources.

Many governments today still rely on militaristic might for protection and dominance. Today's media, video games and
broadcast shows reflect this instinctual urge and solidify our inclination to continue this human direction. Our card artworks
are meant to open an intellectual dialogue about dominance behavior and the ever concerning global issues based on
water issues. We are changing the face of this planet and seeing increases in destructive coastal storms, rising seas, polar ice
melt, habitat loss, wildlife concerns, food production and commerce changes. These events will surely impact our societies
and the ideologies of the future will shape human gaming activities for tomorrow.