Let Them Eat Cake

"Let Them Eat Cake" from the Masked Series by Morgan Jones depicts a ballerina in an owl mask seated, holding a teacup, with a raccoon at her side. The setting is an old, abandoned farmhouse with peeling wallpaper and a blue balloon held by the ballerina floating nearby, alongside a table with a cake, adding a touch of whimsy to the abandoned space.

Morgan Jones is a mixed-media artist, living and working in Toronto, Ontario. Jones is a self-taught artist inspired by casual observations of the people and life around him. His work is constantly evolving and guided by his 'trial and error' philosophy. With a keen eye for texture, design, and composition that is coupled with a whimsical flare, Jones creates pieces that are aesthetically engaging while also evoking a visceral response in the viewer.