FRAGILITY OF CERTAINTY 8” x 8” x 1.25” (ORIGINAL)

FRAGILITY OF CERTAINTY 

This piece explores the human tendency to solidify beliefs by focusing on isolated events—a pattern of one. The chaotic tangle of lines evokes the complex web of any belief, full of contradictions and uncertainties. In contrast, a single wavy line cuts through the chaos, evoking the cherry-picked event—the lone piece of evidence leaned on to justify the whole. Like a branch weighed down by too many leaves, where each leaf is a justification, the belief bends under the weight of what it tries to hold together.

Created with professional-grade Liquitex acrylics on a gallery-wrapped canvas, the interplay of rich purples and glowing greens create complementary contrast, while vibrant pinks add a sharp focal point against the darker hues. The juxtaposition of deep reds and dark greens amplifies the tension, while the underlying violets and blues enhance the sense of depth, drawing the eye deeper into the piece. This dynamic relationship between the colors mirrors the tension between isolated truths and the complexity of the full picture. A compelling addition to any collection, it invites deep reflection and sparks engaging conversations.