Early phase, a rough sketch to get ideas out.
Phase just before coloring. The decision is to be made on if it’s communicative enough.
Almost done phase. All elements are in place. They only need to be more defined.
The final piece. The dimensions are, left & right panel: 1 x 1.6 m; center panel: 1.6 x 1.6 m.
The Meaning Behind The Elements.
The composition of elements, and all figures in this work are carefully chosen. Continue reading to understand the story behind them.
I definitely wanted Cambodian elements, so I’ve used a typical khmer ornament in the right panel, called kbach. The elephants refers to Lord Ganesh, who’s the remover of obstabcles, and paves the way of moving forward in life.
When a person self reflects, he will, among other things, look for obstacles in his life. The symbolism of Ganesh fits perfectly into this work’s concept.
Left Panel
A face is reversed. This shows the person is looking within itself.
Center Panel
It shows an inner world, which in turn consists of different worlds. This is suggested by the fact that every space has a different gravity. The different angles of the bust suggest this, which refers to the idea of having different perspectives.
Right Panel
A person is coming out of his own shadow.
Aesthetics And Colors
The elements are ordered in symetry, which makes it more peacefull to look at the work. The center piece can be turned around, clockwise from its center point, and all its edges will fit perfectly with the side panels.
The theme is quite heavy, so I looked for some lighter and softer colors. A palette of tertiary colors gives the overall picture a somewhat softer tone. It has to fit in someone’s living room, so to speak.
