Bachelors Degree
Mixed Media
76.0 x 66.0 cm
2022
About
"Stand Up" is a vibrant and chaotic exploration of resilience and empowerment. The central figure, poised at the edge of a staircase, represents the moment before action—the tension and energy building up before the decisive leap. Surrounding the ...
"Stand Up" is a vibrant and chaotic exploration of resilience and empowerment. The central figure, poised at the edge of a staircase, represents the moment before action—the tension and energy building up before the decisive leap. Surrounding the figure is a whirlwind of color, graffiti, and abstract forms, symbolizing the noise and distractions that often accompany moments of personal struggle and triumph. The repeated imagery of reclining figures in the background contrasts with the central figure’s dynamic posture, suggesting a battle between passivity and the drive to rise above. The bold red stripes of the staircase create a visual pathway, guiding the viewer’s eye upward, emphasizing the theme of elevation and the determination to overcome obstacles. "Stand Up" is a call to action, urging the viewer to confront their challenges head-on, to rise from a place of complacency or despair, and to assert their presence and power in the world. The piece reflects the artist’s own journey of confronting adversity and finding the strength to move forward, a universal message of resilience and self-empowerment.
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