The Secrets of The Universe

BLOOM COLLECTION
560mm x 385mm
22.0" x 15.2"
2024
Cape Town, South Africa
 
An evocative acrylic painting that captivates with its serene yet profound composition. The artwork features a textured background in neutral cream tones, providing a soothing and balanced canvas. At the center of this tranquil scene stands a cream vase, modest yet elegant, cradling three striking orange-yellow roses with vibrant green leaves.
 
The artist's choice of three roses is a deliberate nod to the Rule of Threes, a principle that echoes throughout art, literature, and nature. This rule suggests that elements grouped in threes are inherently more satisfying and effective, drawing the viewer’s attention and evoking a sense of harmony. In this painting, the trio of roses symbolizes the triadic balance found in the universe: past, present, and future; birth, life, and death; creation, preservation, and destruction.
 
The textured background, with its subtle interplay of shades, represents the unseen complexities and interconnections of the cosmos. It suggests the infinite layers of reality that exist beyond our immediate perception, hinting at the secrets woven into the fabric of the universe. The vibrant roses stand out against this backdrop, their vivid hues and organic forms celebrating the beauty and vitality of life amidst the vast, often opaque, mysteries of existence.