This intense, unconventional work explores the cycles of life, infused with imagery. The Sampaguita flowers from the Philippines, a recurring motif representing for the artist strength and purity, depict the endless unfolding of life within destruction surrounding the female form. Joy and pain collide, triggering powerful emotions at the heart of this surreal vision.
Drawing on religious iconography, the central figure is crucified upon a rosy cross while angels look on, not from above, but from below. Her expression is one of surrender, engulfed in her passionate intensity.
Marked by vivid bursts of colour, this powerful piece explores the intermingling of the artist's cultural, existential and dream experiences, a painful celebration of the cycles of life.
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