Pretentious Yet Pointless | |
| Artist: | Aris, Sol |
| Medium: | Acrylics on virtual canvas |
| Title: | Randomly generated image 2116121891 |
| Date: | Sun Jan 25 05:12:37 EST 2026 |
| Description: |
This image is
an expression of
one of the central preoccupations of Sol Aris's art,
the creation of the
impersonal forms and industrial colours
where the relationship of the viewer to the doodle
is
the eternal interplay of Yin and Yang.
A deep underlying meaning of this particular drawing is that it is in some sense
positive
rather than simply one of passive comprehension.
Unexpectedly,
we see the
short vertical line
representing
strength
undulate towards the centre of the drawing,
suggesting
unreliability.
The
endless
curves
are
enjoined
in a glorious send-up of
misery.
The
layers of approaching
curves
are
intertwined
in a glorious send-up of
misery.
Sol Aris has not supplied the
aspect ratio
of this image.
The
receding
curves
are
forever engraved
in a parody of
celebration.
Such forms, quietly formal, create complex and fascinating interactions with the environment.
In this sketch Sol Aris depicts the relationship between the senses of sight and sound. A central underlying meaning of this particular sketch is that it is the sensuality of intoxification. The arena of contrasting sugar and salt in this sketch, despite appearing disarmingly simple at first glance, create in the mind invaluable cultural relics... Such forms, quietly formal, create a strong interplay of forces. The impersonal forms and industrial colours in this sketch, despite appearing disarmingly simple at first glance, create in the mind deprivations, inhibitions and poverty... Sol Aris has not supplied the title of this work. The painting shares not only Sol Aris's death-identification but also his cosmic perspective and obsession with power. The never-ending curves are intertwined in a parody of stereometric construction. The essence of post-impressionistic art is that it encourages Sol Aris to understand form in terms of area, rather than weight. In this painting Sol Aris demonstrates clearly the relationship between the senses of smell and touch. A deep underlying meaning of this sculpture is the arena of contrasting tone and hue contrasting strongly with the impersonal forms and industrial colours so clearly visible. The writhing curves are intertwined in a homage to misery. The impersonal forms and industrial colours of Sol Aris's earlier works are clearly visible here, but completely altered. In the Suprematist vision, the visual phenomena of the external world are, in themselves, empty: the important thing is feeling, as such. In post-impressionistic art, the visual phenomena of the unexplored world are, in themselves, unimportant: the only worthy thing is feeling, as such. The embellished canvas belies the eternal interaction of Yin and Yang. The artist uses traditional proportions to contain the colours, which in this way float free. The artist uses a rectangular grid to restrict the colours, which in this way stand alone. Sol Aris has not described the individuality of this prototype. Contrasts of the senses of sight and smell dominate the expanse of this sculpture. |
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