# Fruit of Ego

By [Eric's Blog](https://paragraph.com/@epr) · 2024-11-15

art, artwork, banana, cattelan, comedian, superrare

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The "Fruit of Ego" uses a rich emotional palette to reflect the complex reactions to Cattelan’s banana artwork. Using six colors chosen from my [Emotional Visualization Palettes](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-13-color-palettes), I can tell a visual story reflecting the complex responses to a banana duct-taped to a wall called "Art."

In my opinion, not only is this banana "Art," but it's also the highest form of Trash Art, which, if you know, is [high praise](https://www.secondrealm.com/posts/trashart/) coming from me.

**Full disclosure:** I [recently submitted](https://x.com/ericprhodes/status/1856642441765425539) this take on Cattlan's Comedian to SuperRare's RARE BANANS open call. If you like it, let them know!

### The Color Palette

The six colors I chose were selected from the 13 palettes and 87 emotions found in the [bespoke visual language](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-13-color-palettes) I'm developing for my [artistic inquiry into emotional vocabulary](https://blog.epr.net/visualizing-emotions).

[![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c78df82057d513c713d6ec2deb753def.png)](https://blog.epr.net/visualizing-emotions)

### Individual Emotion/Color Relationships

**Copper (#b87333)** along the banana’s edges captures [Hubris](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-places-we-go-when-to-self-assess), embodying both the allure and risk of pride in calling a banana “art.”

**Charcoal Gray (#36454F)** in the tape represents [Hate](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-places-we-go-when-we-feel-wronged), echoing the friction and distaste some feel toward this audacious piece.

**Snow White (#FFFAFA)** in the background conveys [Humility](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-places-we-go-when-to-self-assess), offering a clean contrast that suggests simplicity amidst the boldness.

**Gold (#FFD700)** of the banana brings in [Admiration](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-places-we-go-when-we-compare), capturing the respect and fascination sparked by Cattelan’s bold concept, highlighting the success of such an unconventional work.

**Dark Gray (#A9A9A9)** conveys [Disappointment](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-places-we-go-when-things-dont-go-as-planned), mirroring the letdown felt by those expecting something more profound.

**Finally, Pale Dove Gray (#6D6D6D)** embodies [Lovelessness](https://blog.epr.net/emotions-places-we-go-when-the-heart-is-open), hinting at the emotional distance and detachment that leave viewers questioning the depth of the work.

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*Originally published on [Eric's Blog](https://paragraph.com/@epr/fruit-of-ego)*