About Forward II

The painting features a pair of legs in mid-stride, suggesting movement and purpose. The feet are bare. Below, the ground is a tapestry of chaotic textures and some colors, predominantly dark but interspersed with patches of other colors from various plants and flowers.

Delicate blooms peek through, their colors vivid against the muddled earth. However, one flower is tragically crushed beneath the weight of the advancing foot, its petals splayed out in a poignant display of fragility amidst the turmoil.

The scene captures a sense of urgency and perhaps a hint of recklessness, as the figure strides forward, seemingly unaware of the destruction left in their wake. The juxtaposition of life and disruption highlights the tension between nature’s beauty and the often-unintentional consequences of human action.

This composition draws the viewer’s eye not only to the movement of the legs but also to the intricate details of the flora below, inviting reflection on themes of progress, carelessness, and the delicate balance between growth and destruction.

115 cm x 85 cm

Created 2023.
Acrylic on canvas.