Untitled 1972

This color screenprint was made by Garo Antreasian. What may appear as a straightforward arrangement of colors is, in fact, a visual echo of the ancient human quest for order and meaning. Consider the vertical lines. Throughout history, the vertical has symbolized the connection between the earthly and the divine. From ancient obelisks reaching towards the sky to the columns of temples, the vertical form embodies aspiration and transcendence. In contrast, the horizontal evokes the earthly plane, the domain of human existence. Think of landscapes stretching across the horizon, or the recumbent figures in funerary art, resting in eternal slumber. Here, the bold juxtaposition of vertical colors creates a dynamic tension, reflecting the fundamental duality of human experience. The subconscious is engaged, resonating with the collective memory of symbols that have shaped our understanding of the world since time immemorial. Such non-linear visual concepts resurface across eras, revealing the cyclical nature of human expression.