Square Project artwork
Tension of Emotion
envy vs gratitude; light_vs_weight; mirror_broken; zigzag; stairs against noise; center_heavy; centered_vs_off_center; seed; rage_calm | abstract variation request 51; target batch count 200
- Grid
- 8 x 8
- Cells
- 64
- Colors
- 4
- Record
- c7102e36
Artist Statement
This piece encapsulates the emotional contrast of envy and gratitude through the juxtaposition of bright colors against darker backgrounds. The palette selects electric blue to symbolize clarity and energy, lime for vibrant positivity, and deep black for the weight of envy. The arrangement features a central zigzag pattern that embodies 'stairs against noise'—which suggests growth amidst chaos. Each edge is heavier, oppressing the lighter center, creating a sense of visual struggle, echoing the delicate balance of emotions. Broken pixels introduce imperfection, symbolizing the disruption of clarity, while negative spaces speak to moments of calm between emotional waves.