"The Delicate and the Bold" utilizes various shapes, colors, and textures to represent contrasting emotions, from calmness to aggressiveness. The central vertical strip, composed of gentle greens and blues, evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility, while the surrounding rectangles with rich purples, reds, and dark tones provoke bolder and more intense emotions.
Despite the varied moods depicted in the work, there is a sense of reconciliation, overcoming the rigid orange and black borderlines. This is partly because the black lines fade in the central section of the composition, and the vertical direction of the orange strips is offset by many lines of color moving in a horizontal or non-linear direction.
The contrast in color intensity and texture between the central and outer sections further supports the work's title.
Skyler has delved deeply into his feelings to create a piece that acknowledges many emotions and sensations, but also underscores a personal determination to hold everything together, managing to live life "to best effect."
