Description
The painting titled “Eyemazing” offers a stunning illusion of countless eyes set within a network reminiscent of a cactus skeleton. Each eye is cradled in the organic lattice that mimics the intricate, fibrous structure of a desiccated cactus, with teardrop-shaped sockets that provide homes to these watchful orbs. The sockets are painted in a rich, golden tan that stands out evoking the bleached bones of a cactus that has returned to the earth.
The eyes themselves are a tapestry of vivid colors, with irises in varying shades of brown, purple, blue and green that echo the vibrant beauty of peacock feathers. Each iris is detailed and unique, encircling a deeply black, glossy pupil. These pupils catch the light in such a way that they appear to be gazing directly at the viewer, no matter where the viewer stands in relation to the painting.
The ‘whites’ of the eyes are tinged with blue hues, giving them volume, dimensionality and an airy, sky-like feel. It’s as if each eye bulges slightly from its socket within the cactus skeleton, intensifying the sensation that they are protruding and following the viewer. The repetition of the eyes creates a hypnotic pattern, which, combined with the sensation of being watched from every angle, makes for a profoundly engaging and slightly unsettling experience. This painting could be seen as a celebration of the natural world’s complexity or a commentary on the feeling of being under constant surveillance, the organic cactus skeleton binding together all perspectives into a single, unified gaze.
Title : Eyemazing
Type : Oil on Canvas
Size : 80 * 100 cm
Year : 2016
