Square Project artwork
Dualities in Tension
envy vs gratitude; light_vs_weight; mirror_broken; zigzag; stairs against noise; center_heavy; centered_vs_off_center; seed; rage_calm | abstract variation request 32; target batch count 200
- Grid
- 8 x 8
- Cells
- 64
- Colors
- 16
- Record
- 4a3598ff
Artist Statement
This artwork captures the emotional dialectic of 'envy vs gratitude' through a structured flow that mirrors the complexities of these feelings. The navy and black establish a deep, contemplative backdrop, reflecting the heaviness of envy, while hints of dim cyan and the stark contrast of white create a sense of fragile uplift, resonating with gratitude. The concentrated center acts as a crossroads between the strong colors, invoking a collision of emotional weight and lightness. The use of broken pixels introduces an imperfection, mirroring the fractured aspects of the emotions, while leaving ample negative space to signify the unresolved nature of these feelings.