Flask 1935 - 1942

Chris Makrenos rendered this flask in watercolor, its surface adorned with symbolic motifs. Note the radiating pattern at its center, evoking the sun's life-giving energy. The sun, across countless cultures, embodies power, enlightenment, and the cyclical nature of existence. This radiant motif echoes in ancient Egyptian art, where the sun god Ra was central to their cosmology, and in the mandalas of Buddhist traditions, symbolizing the universe's cosmic order. Think of the rosettes carved into Roman sarcophagi, too. Over time, the solar symbol’s emotional power has adapted from one of reverence to decorative. Here, the artist harnesses the sun’s universal appeal, tapping into our collective memory. The flask becomes not just a vessel, but a potent symbol of renewal and vitality, resonating deeply within the viewer's subconscious. A reminder of the past made manifest again.