"Communist Utopia"

- What about the painting indicates communism?
The eyes on the wall indicates communism. It makes it seem like the government is always watching and making sure that no one steps out of line. People do and say what they're supposed to. Also, the majority of the painting is grey or shades of grey. This makes it seem like the government is trying to paint everyone equal and monotone. Having everyone grey ensures that nobody stands out or is different. This can be compared to the communist ideal economy. Everyone gets the same and nobody is different.

- What is the artist's view of communism?
The artist views communism negatively. I think this because he titles the painting "Communist Utopia" and everything in the painting seems gloomy or miserable; it is not perfect and happy.

- Explain the title.
I think Thomas Hornung chose to name the painting "Communist Utopia" to emphasize the fact that communism is horrible and frightening. The painting shows that the perfect communist society is wretched.