Op.29
Enamels on canvas cm.85x60

This image features a concentric circular pattern that evokes the idea of a vortex, yet it conceals the intention of a mandala. 

The predominant colors are shades of red, ranging from burgundy to crimson, interspersed with fine white and dark lines that add depth and complexity to the design. Red can symbolize passion, energy, and vital force, while the circular pattern explores universality, infinity, thus, a journey towards the interiority of being.

In interpreting the work as a symbolic portal for meditation and introspection, the concentric circles can be seen as levels of consciousness or spiritual dimensions through which the observer can mentally travel. The movement towards the center might represent a path towards deeper self-understanding or spiritual enlightenment.
In some traditions, the center of a mandala is seen as a point of union between the physical and the divine, suggesting an interpretation of this work as a map for spiritual transformation or the achievement of a new state of awareness.

The presence of gold color splashes is traditionally associated with divinity, spiritual enlightenment, and wisdom. In many cultures, gold represents the perfection of the spirit and the pursuit of ultimate truth. In this artwork, the golden splashes are intended to symbolize, albeit fleetingly, moments of clarity, enlightenment, or knowledge that emerge through the vortex of emotions and experiences represented by red, yet with attention, they are not placed at the center of the work to highlight that during the quest for insight we can experience intense spirituality, but we will never master it until we reach our center of stability.

In artistic terms, gold can also be used to create a focal point, drawing the eye and providing spots of light that break the dominance of darker tones. This can be seen as a metaphor for how, in life, there are always moments of hope and joy, no matter how chaotic the journey may seem.

Symbolically here, gold represents the soul's aspiration to reach a higher state or the divine intervention in the journey of life. In many esoteric traditions, gold is the metal of the sun, representing its light and warmth which can guide and nourish the individual in their inner quest. The golden spots in this context can therefore be seen as depictions of moments of divine intuition or inspiration.