“The Up-Side of Down” was inspired by a 2009 assault and battery that hospitalized Carini with multiple facial fractures, severe eye trauma, and a concussion. Carini’s signature icon, which he saw flashing in his head during his concussive state, is a key repeating element in this series that represents life growing from death and discovering the positives in negatives. Featured: Labyrinth of the Butterfly. One of my most intense and intricate paintings to date, this painting started out white and red. Somewhere along the journey I lost my way a bit and was tangled up in the labyrinth. When I emerged, this was the result. Affordable canvas prints at CariniArts.com or DM for originals and custom inquiries. Worldwide shipping and payment plans available. Please follow, share, and tag posts for a chance to win free art in giveaways. Your support makes what I do possible. Thank you ❤️ #AcrylicAlchemy #MichaelCarini #CariniArts #art #artistsoninstagram #artwork #artistsofinstagram #instaart #instaartist #labyrinth #butterfly #beauty #style #earthtones https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbETusJL7Y/?igshid=1fz5jmtvz6j2o