Ascent and Descent artwork

Square Project artwork

Ascent and Descent

envy vs gratitude; light_vs_weight; mirror_broken; zigzag; stairs against noise; center_heavy; centered_vs_off_center; seed; rage_calm | abstract variation request 45; target batch count 200

Grid
8 x 8
Cells
64
Colors
62
Record
dbf015e7

Artist Statement

The artwork explores the emotional push and pull between envy (darkness, pressure) and gratitude (lightness, release). The selected palette conveys a sense of nostalgia and reflection, utilizing sepia and dusty greys contrasted with a faded blue to represent the weight of envy against the lightness of gratitude. The collision occurs where deeper shades meet lighter tones, creating tension. The pattern reflects a zigzag flow, symbolizing the uneven journey of emotions—ascending from dark to light, with broken edges representing imperfections in feelings and experiences.

Palette