Untitled 2012

Here, Tiberiy Szilvashi presents us with an artwork in black paint, evoking a sense of the void. The image's stark monochromatic field is divided into variations of tonality, reminiscent of ancient concepts of darkness and the unknown. Throughout history, black has been laden with symbolic weight. From the robes of mourning to the depiction of night in countless paintings, its association with the hidden and the mysterious has deep roots. In earlier times, the color was connected to alchemy and transformation, representing the prima materia, the dark matter out of which all things are formed. This notion resonates with the psychoanalytic idea of the subconscious, that hidden realm where our deepest fears and desires reside. The image's torn edges and layered texture add to its symbolic resonance. They suggest a process of fragmentation and reconstruction, hinting at the cyclical nature of destruction and renewal, a theme that appears repeatedly in different cultural contexts. Here, the interplay between light and dark creates an emotional depth, inviting viewers to delve into their own subconscious, confronting their shadows and emerging with a renewed sense of understanding.