drop of l

Manoo Tedin

Painting - acrylics and sand on canvas

50 x 70 x 2 cm

The paintings titled "Drop of L II,," and "Drop of L I" can be interpreted as visual representations of ballast, hope, and the exploration of new ways or paths in life.Ballast: In nautical terms, ballast provides stability and balance, preventing a ship from capsizing. In the context of these paintings, the central vertical elements, particularly in "Drop of L II" and "Drop of L I," might symbolize the ballast in our lives—those essential anchors or stabilizing forces that keep us grounded. The strong, elongated shapes descending from the top can be seen as representing the weight we carry, the responsibilities, and the experiences that shape our journey and maintain our equilibrium.Hope: Hope is a recurrent theme, particularly in the use of color and the upward movement of the forms. New Ways: The vertical shapes and the abstract nature of the backgrounds invite the viewer to consider the concept of new paths or directions. These paintings do not depict clear, defined landscapes but rather open, abstract spaces that hint at the unknown. This ambiguity might represent the uncertainty of new ventures or paths in life. The viewer is left to interpret these forms and colors as symbols of forging new ways, whether it's adapting to change, seeking new horizons, or simply stepping into the unknown with the hope that the ballast of past experiences will provide stability.Overall, these paintings seem to embody a delicate balance between the heaviness of life's ballast, the ever-present glimmer of hope, and the courageous exploration of new ways. The use of color and form conveys a journey—a passage through the struggles and beauty of existence.