Ragdale commissions
Commissions for Ragdale Hall Main Gym
The theme for the commission is based on the 5 Chinese elements
The Chinese believe the Universe was created by the 5 elements (Earth, Wind, Fire, Water and Emptiness) but is controlled by the five different Energies (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire & Earth) and everything that happens in the universe is due to the interaction of these 5 Energies.
As the Universe (the Macrocosm) was created by the Five Elements, it also created your body (the Microcosm) which is a reflection of the Universe in minature. Your bones, flesh and sinews are the Earth Element (Solid); your blood & fluids are the Water Element (Liquid); the Fire Element (Plasma) is represented by your body heat; the Air Element(Gas) by your breath and Emptiness (Void) is your spirit.
The Elements in situ
Abstract Commission for Ragdale Hall
This painting represented a completely new direction for me. I am interested in creating depth and atmosphere on the picture plane with simple elements and like the work of Frank Stella and Peter Halley. The painting is about colour, shape and movement.
Acrylic on canvas 8' x 2'
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