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Where angels fear to tread

Where angels fear to tread

W 43.00cm x H 33.00cm x D 3.50cm

USD $350.00

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  • About this Where angels fear to tread

    Detail

    Medium

    Painting (Acrylic painting)

    Edition

    Original Artwork

    Year

    2024

    Sign

    Artists' signature on the front of the canvas

    Frame

    Framed

    Description

    "(w)here angels fear to tread" is a compelling exploration of the human experience, inviting viewers to reflect on their own journeys of risk and courage. The interplay of color, form, and brushwork creates a rich tapestry that resonates with those who have stood at similar crossroads, unsure of what is to come.

    The title comes from Alexander Pope poem, "An Essay on Criticism." The full line is
    "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread." Pope used this line to convey it is unwise and presumptuous for people to venture into realms or topics that are better left to more experienced.

    So Skyler offers a mesmerizing and poignant piece that invites its audience into a world of vibrant colors, symbolic imagery, and emotional depth. Through a rich amalgamation of hues and bold brushstrokes, the artist conveys a narrative that is steeped in mystery and introspection, while challenging the viewer to ponder their own interpretations of courage, fear, and the unknown.

    Dominated by shades of blue and purple, there is an ethereal quality to the artwork that evokes a sense of otherworldliness. The blue and purple tones, often associated with spirituality and the divine, create a stark contrast to the warmer, earthier tones of brown and ochre that serve as the backdrop. This juxtaposition not only highlights the central figure and surrounding forms but also imbues the scene with a sense of celestial struggle and tension.

    In the center of the painting, a humanoid silhouette stands at what appears to be a threshold, framed by a golden rectangle. This figure, rendered in black, is positioned as if on the cusp of entering or leaving, embodying the idea of a person standing at the edge of the unknown, where angels themselves are hesitant to venture.
    One of many interpretations may be that mythologically angel could bridge the realms of heaven and earth—something mere man could not do. Perhaps AI and its embodiment will create a new real where man as angel cannot penetrate another inhuman and powerful realm.

    Surrounding the central figure are abstract forms that seem to dance, swirl and twist around, conveying a sense of movement and energy. These forms, painted in vivid blues and purples, suggest the presence of ethereal beings or angelic entities, each contributing to the narrative of the painting in their own right. Their dynamic, fluid shapes contrast the stoic stillness of the central figure, perhaps symbolizing the internal and external forces at play when one is faced with a monumental decision.

    In the lower part of the painting, hints of green and yellow emerge, providing a subtle grounding effect amidst the swirling cooler tones. These colors, often linked to growth and hope, suggest that despite the apparent trepidation and challenge posed by the unknown, there lies potential for new beginnings and personal transformation.

  • About this artist

    Skyler

    Skyler

    Canada

    Concept

    Graphic arts stands in the middle of photography, painting, and language. It borrows from all three, but what gifts does it give back? About cinema, Fellini suggested that if you are moved by a particular film, you don't need an explanation. And if you are not spellbound, no explanation can suffice.

    Skyler's approach to his work is mysterious in the same way. He draws from different painting traditions and uses his own photographs, acrylic, oil, pastels and digital painting to create an aesthetic experience with humor, wonder, and social commentary.

    The artist often creates digital paintings in the magic realism tradition to catch and sustain the viewer's attention. He intends each work to be crafted carefully and, hopefully, resonate on a semantic level. Moving pixels around the screen to combine digital art and painting, there is much to enjoy and ponder!

    A representative work is "Bellflower, Love Awaited," a graphic art composition with fine paint stroke detailing. The composition size is A3.

    Bellflowers are common all over the Northern Hemisphere. Accordingly, the flowers can be found in Japan, where the artist lives, but the flower is also widespread in Europe and North America.

    The flower usually has a symbolic association with gratitude, constancy, support, or romance. As such, Skyler uses the image as a motif to pay tribute to all those who hold on to their love, even when the loved one is far away in place or time.

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    About Shipping Fee and Return

    Shipping fees will be automatically calculated based on your shipping destination country and the origin country from which the artwork is shipped. You will find the exact shipping cost in step 2 of the checkout page. We, TRiCERA, Inc., will cover any import duties, taxes, or brokerage fees. Returns are free of charge within 14 days of receipt if there is a problem with the artwork.

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    You can use major credit cards (excluding JCB), PayPal, amazon pay, ApplePay, GooglePay. We also accept bank transfers if you are in Japan.

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