Description
“Laetus,” a painting from the Great Unmasking Series, is a visual representation of life’s multifaceted symphony. It’s an artistic embodiment of the bittersweet melodies that play throughout our existence, capturing the essence of life’s inevitable ambiguities. These ambiguities, which the artist describes as both maddening and freeing, challenge the viewer to embrace the beauty of choice and interpretation.
In this complex composition, we find a multitude of elements, each suggesting the diverse perspectives and expressions through which we experience and communicate with the world. These elements converge to evoke an overarching sentiment of ‘Laetus’—a word that signifies joy, happiness, and contentment. The artist invites us to share in this feeling, to dwell in a state of serene contemplation and to appreciate the colorful dissonance of existence.
The painting stands as a pause in the series, a reflective moment where thought takes precedence over continuous creation. It’s a deliberate intermission, offering a space to meditate on the journey thus far and to revel in the richness of thought and emotion. “Laetus” is more than just a canvas; it is an invitation to wear the mask of happiness, if only momentarily, and to contemplate the series with a sense of fulfillment and ease. The artist’s choice to halt the series with this piece is symbolic of a rest within a musical piece—necessary, impactful, and entirely by design.
Title : Laetus
Type : oil on canvas
Size : 80 * 100 cm
Year : 2018
