Square Project artwork
Contrasting Tides
envy vs gratitude; light_vs_weight; mirror_broken; zigzag; stairs against noise; center_heavy; centered_vs_off_center; seed; rage_calm | abstract variation request 171; target batch count 200
- Grid
- 8 x 8
- Cells
- 64
- Colors
- 3
- Record
- c615e97b
Artist Statement
This piece explores the emotional tension between envy and gratitude through a palette that juxtaposes deep blacks with soft blues and whites. The dark pixels embody weight and intensity, while the lighter shades introduce a sense of calmness and aspiration. The zigzag pattern represents the conflict and struggle inherent in these emotions, creating a visual rhythm that oscillates between heavy and light. The placement of bright colors amidst dense dark areas embodies the collision of these feelings, illustrating the push and pull between heaviness of envy and the lightness of gratitude.