In "Aria,"
the canvas becomes a stage where a lone figure stands, poised for her pivotal moment. Inspired by the dramatic soliloquy of opera, this painting explores the tension between a carefully constructed reality and the truth that lies just beyond it. The subject, aligned to the left, holds a glass egg containing a crow—a powerful paradox of birth and death, creation and vengeance. To her right, a stage curtain is pulled back to reveal a glimpse of the world outside, leaving us to wonder if she is aware of this truth or if she's clinging to the illusion of her artificial stage.
This painting is an invitation to write your own story. The crow within the egg, known for its wisdom and trickster nature, embodies profound transformation. Its presence challenges the viewer to consider what lies just beyond the curtain and what may be unleashed if the fragile egg were to break. "Aria"
asks more questions than it answers, inviting you to project your own story onto the canvas and decide the character's fate. What name would you give her? And what is the ultimate consequence of the game she plays?
Oil on panel
Artwork size - 14 x 12 inches
Framed size - 18 x 16 inches
Framed, ready to hang
Signed on back of artwork
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