About Forward I

The painting depicts a pair of legs walking forward, captured from the thighs down. Dusty purple obscures the feet, walking through chaos. Below, the ground appears chaotic and dark, rendered in black tones. As the viewer’s gaze moves along the ground, darkness gradually transitions to lighter hues. This creates a sense of depth and movement.

Various objects scatter across the foreground. Among them, a pair of shoes stands out alongside other indistinct items. Their presence adds to the scene’s cluttered and busy nature.

The composition directs attention to the forward motion of the legs. In contrast, the messy ground and strewn objects suggest a narrative of progress through disorder. The juxtaposition between the dark, cluttered foreground and the lightening background symbolizes a journey from confusion to clarity or from difficulty to ease.

This painting blends realism in the depiction of the legs and objects with a more abstract approach to the ground and overall atmosphere.

115 cm x 85 cm
Created 2023.
Acrylic on canvas. teddybear