Monster Slayer 

David Chethlahe Paladin created "Monster Slayer" with paint on what looks like a textured surface. The painting's composition is organized around dynamic lines and geometric forms, set against a textured, earthy background, creating a sensation of movement. We can read the signs and symbols that seem to float freely, unburdened by traditional perspective. The ochre circle with internal divisions and directional arrows could be interpreted as a cartographic element, which suggests mapping. Jagged shapes of blue, white and black give the sense of fragmented figures and objects. Paladin destabilizes conventional notions of space and form through a semiotic approach. His combination of abstract shapes and symbolic figures can be read as an attempt to deconstruct the established visual language. Ultimately, the textured ground anchors the painting, acting as a counterpoint to the floating figures. This contrast invites reflection on how we perceive and give meaning to abstracted forms.