Description
“Gold” is not merely a mask; it is a singularity—a focused embodiment of a singular perception of self that is logical, detached, and unflinchingly materialistic. It represents a persona governed by the mantra “Cash rules everything around me,” a consciousness that aligns freedom with financial prowess while acknowledging the chains that such a belief system inevitably forges. This mask is not borne of hatred; rather, it is worn with a conviction that its actions, driven by a calculated and proactive mindset, are inherently benevolent contributions to the world.
This figure clad in gold operates without shame, propelled by the belief that the mere capacity to act is a divine gift. Such a perspective allows for a playfulness in deed, a liberty in action where even the most unconventional desires find expression. In the world of “Gold,” conventional norms dissolve, making room for a new standard—one that is defined by the wearer of the mask, not by societal consensus.
Wearing this mask of “Gold” can induce a sense of numbness, a detachment from the spectrum of human emotion, as actions are measured in their efficacy and benefit, not their emotional resonance. It is a vector for personal growth that can become all-consuming, revealing the challenge of stepping back, of taking a pause from the intoxicating luminance of perceived enlightenment—a struggle reminiscent of the “St. Painter,” who is blinded by a deceptive light.
The wearer of “Gold” knows the risk of inaction is stagnation, and the fear of moving into the unknown is the only true impediment. Thus, the painting is a visual dialogue on the precipice of change, suggesting that to let go and embrace the flow of the undefined may be the path to true greatness. “Gold” becomes a philosophical inquiry, positing that the step beyond fear could lead to a profound shift in perspective, where what is lost and what is gained are reframed not as opposites but as two sides of the same coin.
Title : Gold
Type : oil on canvas
Size : 100 * 100 cm
Year : 2016
