This painting combines elements of cubism and abstraction to capture the fluidity of human thought and decision-making in contrast with the rigidity of paradigms and the effects they have on our identities. The subject is depicted with two faces, tensely torn in opposite directions to highlight the difficulty of making important life decisions that influence our outcomes. The abstracted lines are suggestive of the force field of thought, the organized chaos that goes on in the mind of man.

This painting was inspired by the song with the same title by Sarah Jaffe. It portrays the struggles between the clumsiness of idealism and the chaos of choice. In a world bedeviled by pain, uncertainty, and chaos, making properly informed decisions about the future proves elusive. However, we must first be aware of the many influences that bear upon our thought processes and affect the qualities of our decisions and futures.

Ara Deinde
This That, 2024
Oil and acrylic on canvas
45 x 50 x 1 in
Unique work
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Shipping Procedure,
Ships in a well-protected tube from Lagos, Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or any other type of copy
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (issued by the Gallery)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent condition

Origin:
Nigeria

Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Canvas

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In excellent condition