Author/Artist :Manish SharmaTitle :untitledSize :12 x 12 inches
This artwork presents a predominantly dark composition, with a deep black background that dominates the canvas. Superimposed on this dark void are fragmented patches of patterned fabric or wallpaper in subdued tones of gold and olive green, resembling stylized damask with curling vines, foliage, and blossoms.The torn, ragged edges of these patterns evoke a sense of decay, incompleteness, or erosion of time.
Amid these fragments, shadowy silhouettes emerge—organic and indistinct, suggesting obscured figures or creatures, half-hidden within the floral forms. Two small grey-brown birds perch delicately within the patterned area, their subtle presence adding life and contrast to the otherwise somber design. Clusters of rich blue forms—evoking either grapes or drifting clouds—punctuate the subdued palette, injecting bursts of vivid color that heighten the work’s enigmatic atmosphere.Near the upper right, a small golden, bell-shaped form gleams faintly, serving as an unusual focal detail.
The coarse texture of the paint adds to the tactile quality of the work, reinforcing its layered, fragmented appearance. The overall atmosphere is melancholic yet intriguing—an interplay between loss and resilience, decay and vibrancy. Blending abstraction with surrealism, the painting invites contemplation of hidden narratives and symbolic meaning within its fractured imagery.