Bleeding Heart – Green

Description

16″ x 20″

Stretched Canvas

Acrylic

2020

“Bleeding Heart Green” is a powerful art piece that encapsulates the emotional journey brought on by the pandemic-induced loss. The artwork features a bleeding heart symbol, intricately painted in a captivating blend of blue, red, bronze, black, and green shades, each carrying profound significance.

The dominant blue hues evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection, representing the depths of sorrow and mourning experienced during the pandemic. Blue symbolises the emotional weight of loss, reminding us of the sombre reality of saying goodbye to loved ones and cherished moments. Contrasting with the blue, red of the heart, represents the raw pain and heartache caused by the pandemic’s devastating impact. Red signifies the intensity of emotions experienced during times of loss, reflecting the anger, frustration, and sense of helplessness that gripped many individuals and communities.

The bronze woven into the artwork conveys a sense of honour and remembrance and the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us to cherish the memories of those who are no longer with us and to hold their legacies close to our hearts. Touches and shadows of black add depth to the piece, signifying the darkness that engulfed the world during the pandemic’s darkest hours. Black represents grief, the void left by loss, and the uncertainty that loomed over humanity during the crisis.

Amidst the sombre tones, shades of green offer glimmers of hope and renewal. Green symbolises growth, healing, and new beginnings, reminding us that even in the face of profound loss, life finds a way to regenerate and move forward.

“Bleeding Heart Green” serves as a visual representation of the human experience during the pandemic. It encapsulates the multifaceted emotions of grief, pain, resilience, and hope that intertwined throughout the crisis. The artwork stands as a tribute to the human spirit’s ability to endure, heal, and find strength in unity. It invites viewers to embrace the complexity of emotions, recognise the importance of remembering those we have lost, and find hope in the prospect of renewal and healing as we move forward from the collective trauma of the pandemic.

“He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.”

Aeschylus