This acrylic paint artwork depicts the concept of Resurrection or Anastasis through the mythical creature, the Phoenix, which is an eternal symbol of life after death or hope after destruction. When the dragon feels cleansed of its misdeeds, he rises above himself and seems to be “resurrected” from his own ashes, taking the form of the majestic Phoenix. The human mind also undergoes a similar transformation after the fog clouding better judgement has cleared. When sanity returns, the mind emerges from its catastrophic existence like the Phoenix, stronger, smarter and more powerful, ready to make a fresh start. To bring out the glowing brilliance of the phoenix’s majestic plumage, the brightest tones of yellow, orange and red have been used. This effect has been enhanced further with the technique of Impasto painting, where paint is laid on an area of the painting surface in very thick layers, usually thick enough to make the brush or palette-knife strokes visible. When dry, impasto provides texture and the paint appears to be “coming out” of the canvas.

Title: Dragon - Resurrection

Medium: Acrylic and Impasto on canvas

Size: 16 x 20 inches

Year: 2018

Description: The triumphant human mind rises over its raging emotions and emerges from its self-destructive ashes....like a Phoenix.