Become Sufficiently Terrible to Overcome the Dragon, 2020
Oil on canvas
47.2 x 39.4 inches, (120 x 100 cm)
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This work, like the other corner paintings, deals with the duality of human nature, and here more specifically, Jung's concept of integrating the ego with the shadow self, which is...
This work, like the other corner paintings, deals with the duality of human nature, and here more specifically, Jung's concept of integrating the ego with the shadow self, which is alluded to in the title. In order to slay the dragon, you must become the dragon - and in this case, a literal dragon can be seen in the design on the floor. The deep rich ultramarine blue, through color association, denotes knowledge, power and authority - attributes necessary for undertaking the task. The orange, blue's complementary color, can be understood as the complementary pairing of the conscious and unconscious mind.
Exhibitions
Space Invaders - Denny Dimin Gallery - Hong Kong