This work continues my reflections on war and the emotional weight of conflict; however, this time the centre of the composition is occupied by a single, more clearly visible figure. In contrast to the previous piece, the dominant colour is royal blue, combined with a single red accent. The colour palette and the materials used are not accidental — the fabrics appearing in the work, such as satin and silk, evoke associations with luxury, elegance, and the aestheticization of reality.
Through this contrast, I refer to the way war is often presented by the media and those in positions of power — as a controlled, polished image that is visually “packaged” and carefully constructed. I juxtapose the decorative quality of the composition with a figure bearing clear signs of suffering. The unnatural skin tone suggests a deteriorating state of health, while the red scarf covering the face becomes a symbol of violence, pain, and the loss of the ability to speak.
Similarly to the previous painting, the entire space is filled with an accumulation of tangled materials that leave no room for breath or a sense of safety. Referring to the aesthetics of excess and horror vacui, I create an atmosphere of psychological overwhelm, in which beauty becomes merely a thin layer concealing tragedy.
