DIMENSIONS |
(Height - 100.00 cm X Width - 80.00 cm ) |
MEDIUM ON BASE |
Mixed Media on Metal |
GENRE |
Impressionist |
REGISTERED NRN # |
000-42234-0138-01 |
COPYRIGHT |
© Dez Clarke |
PRIZES AND AWARDS |
No Awards |
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ARTIST NOTES: This image powerfully conveys themes of melancholy, isolation, and the weight of emotional struggle. The figure, dressed in a jester’s colourful outfit, sits slumped over, which can symbolise the contrast between outward appearances and inner feelings. The jester is often associated with joy, humour, and performance, but here, their posture and the muted colours suggest a hidden sadness or weariness. The scattered objects and the empty swing evoke feelings of abandonment or loss, as though the figure is left alone amidst a chaotic or indifferent world.
The use of colour and light adds depth, with the textured, muted background suggesting emotional turmoil or confusion. The sparkle-like elements around the figure can represent fleeting moments of happiness or an attempt to find light in the darkness of depression. Overall, the image captures the internal struggle of maintaining appearances while experiencing deep sadness, which can resonate with themes of mental health, disability, and the invisibility of personal challenges.