Us of one 2018

Eckart Hahn created "Us of One" as an unreal diptych of surrealist-naturalism. The composition is dominated by two flamingo-like figures whose necks are entwined in a knot, rendered in startling hues of red and black. The texture is smooth, with the roped legs contrasting the soft feathers. This work destabilizes our understanding of form and function. The birds' bodies merge and diverge, creating a tension between unity and separation. The contrast between the vibrant red and somber black could be read through a semiotic lens, as a clash between vitality and mortality, love and grief. The birds are bound together by the knot, a symbol of commitment, but the knot is also an obstruction, a painful restriction. The formal qualities of "Us of One" serve as more than just aesthetic choices; they function within a larger discourse about relationships. Hahn invites us to interpret and reinterpret, challenging fixed notions and exploring the fluid, often contradictory nature of connection.