YELLOW MAN

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Yellow Man #15, Through the Eye of a Needle. 2026

Acrylic, spray paint, charcoal, plaster, and wood shavings on wood panel.

Lately, I've been thinking about the tension between ambition and integrity; wanting success, stability, and recognition while fearing what those desires can turn into in a world increasingly consumed by itself.

Growing up in a Christian environment, I often heard Matthew 19:24: "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." These days I find myself more engaged to my spiritually than being religious, but this verse has a point.

For a long time, I thought this verse was only about money. But the older I get, the more it feels like a question about attachment to ego, validation, excess, and the endless desire for more.

This piece reflects on that inner conflict: at what point does the pursuit of attention, security, or success begin to compromise the values we claim to stand on? How often are we too consumed by our own desires to recognize what truly matters?

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Yellow Man #13, "No Snowflake in an Avalanche Ever Feels Responsible", 2025

Acylic, spray paint and oil pastel on wood panel.

60.96 cm x 60.96 cm

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Yellow Man #6 "He who sees everything, says nothing; he who says nothing, sees all.”

Yellow Man #6 takes a deep dive into the profound grief of mourning

one’s own peace. Created during the height of the COVID lockdown,

this piece became my outlet for releasing the frustrations of isolation

and the heartbreak of witnessing the division caused by our

institutions' failure to prioritize mental health and the well-being of

society during the pandemic.

Heavy acrylic on plywood

96 × 46 in | 243.8 × 116.8 cm, 2022

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Yellow Man: Los Que Vinieron Antes

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Yellow Man #9, "Why Have You Forsaken Me", 2024 details

Acrylic on wood panel

24 × 48 × 2 1/2 in | 61 × 121.9 × 6.4 cm

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Yellow Man #9, "Why Have You Forsaken Me", 2024

Step into the void of @duvallwinns’ dark fantasy, a deeply introspective exploration of abandonment, faith, and the weight of despair. In this piece, Yellow Man emerges as a symbol of vulnerability and questioning, embodying universal feelings of isolation and betrayal—whether from a higher power, humanity, or oneself.

“It took time for me to reflect on this emotion, which is why it felt fitting that this Yellow Man embodies my perspective. I once felt deeply alienated, unseen, and unheard by those who bring me love and security. Now, having emerged from that dark space, I see how reflecting on such emotions bring clarity. Loneliness, I’ve realized, is more complex than physical isolation—it requires confronting the lies and facades we tell ourselves.

No one is truly alone in this world, no matter how hard we try. Life is intertwined with people, creatures, and unseen forces that rely on us in this vast play called existence. Ultimately, this piece reflects not just the experience of sitting in the abyss but also the process of finding the wings that guide us out when we need help most.”

Acrylic on wood panel

24 × 48 × 2 1/2 in | 61 × 121.9 × 6.4 cm

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Yellow Man #8, "Wrath is the fire that burns within, consuming reason and leaving only the ashes of regret.", 2024

In recent years, the world has witnessed a surge in destruction and division, with conflicts spanning the Middle East, Europe, and America. Yellow Man #8 embodies the emotion of wrath, defined as "extreme anger." Artist Duvall Winns delves deeply into this intense feeling, probing the motivations behind such rage and its capacity to incite violence against opponents--and often innocent bystanders--in a world grappling for recognition amid religious, political, and civil unrest. Reflecting on his experiences,

Winns notes, "As I spend time with peers in my community and witness disturbing images of streets strewn with rubble and innocent lives destroyed, I question the purpose of human destructiveness and wonder about the aftermath when the dust settles on everyday people worldwide." Through Yellow Man #8, Winns invites viewers to contemplate the weight of wrath and its impact, hoping the imagery of aggression resonates deeply with those who confront its vengeful gaze.

Heavy acrylic on plywood

48 × 48 in | 121.9 × 121.9 cm

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Vandalism 002

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Vandalism 001 (prototype)

The Vandalism Collection is meant to explore the relationship between high end furniture and street art - a blending of two worlds which don’t often collide. It’s meant to spark conversation - to represent collaboration amidst differences - ultimately working toward a shared goal of positivity and mutual support.

“Graffiti has graced the streets of major cities since the 1970’s, and it writes the history of the places we’ve grown to love and frequent” Winns says. “My hope is to bring this modern take on calligraphy and expression to elevated heights through art and interior design.”

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