Clara

The carefully curated oil paint colour palette, consisting of cobalt blue, Sevres blue, cadmium yellows, and deep hues, eloquently captures the essence of two spirits. The interplay between the cool blues and vibrant yellows creates a visual dialogue, representing the ethereal nature of the spirits and their impact on my personal human experience.

The dark blue tones are rendered with thick impasto strokes using a palette knife, creating a tactile and tangible presence that symbolises their entrapment in the physical realm. In contrast, the yellow colours are depicted with looser and more expressive strokes, imbuing them with a sense of freedom and fluidity. This deliberate variation in technique serves to emphasise the idea that the blues are bound to the material world while the yellows exude a certain ethereal quality.

The piano keys seem to float gracefully in a dreamy way, stirring emotions of losing a part of oneself when a loved one passes. Using cubism, two different portraits blend, encouraging viewers to delve into the interconnectedness and varied perspectives.

As time passes, the painting portrays fragments and fractures that represent the fading of memories and the challenge of forming a clear image of the person. It serves as a poignant reminder of how human connections are fleeting and the profound impact felt when a loved one transitions into the spiritual realm, while another remains in the physical.