Description
David Roxbury (American, Unknown)
Every once in a while, a painting stops you in your tracks—not because it demands answers, but because it quietly asks the right questions. “Things To Abundant and Things To Scarce (Time, Wonder, Innocence, Death, and Joy)” by Dave Roxbury is one of those rare pieces.
This surreal work invites you into a strange and beautiful sky-world where a boy in green sits atop a floating hourglass, extending a dragonfly to a leaping cat wrapped in a red ribbon. Above, a skeletal figure with outstretched wings and a scythe soars across the clouds, casting a dramatic contrast against the soft, dreamlike backdrop.
It’s a painting full of layers and wonder. Roxbury’s imagery nudges at big ideas—time passing, innocence meeting curiosity, joy coexisting with mortality. And yet, despite the weighty themes, the tone feels playful, almost whimsical. There’s an open-hearted sincerity here that draws you in.
Roxbury himself described this piece as a nod of appreciation to artist Michael Parks, not as imitation, but as a gesture of admiration. The result is something deeply original, thought-provoking, and undeniably heartfelt.
This is a work that rewards slow looking. You’ll find new meanings each time you return to it. We invite you to come see it in person—because some paintings just don’t translate through a screen. This is one of them. Let it sit with you, surprise you, and maybe even speak to something quiet inside.
