Sitting on the Mountain Watching Dogs Fighting 2011

"Sitting on the Mountain Watching Dogs Fighting" (2011) by Vasan Sitthiket (1957-present) is a vibrant, expressionistic work depicting a scene of chaos and conflict. Two anthropomorphic dogs, wearing clothing and engaging in a physical struggle, dominate the foreground. The figures stand on a pile of skulls, symbolic of death and destruction. Above them, a naked man contemplates the scene, his face etched with a mix of weariness and detachment, sitting on a mountain illuminated by a fiery, red sun and a dark moon. The painting's bold colors and gestural brushstrokes create a sense of urgency and tension, reflecting the turbulent nature of the subject matter. This work exemplifies Sitthiket's artistic style, known for its sharp social commentary and exploration of human nature in a complex and often unsettling manner.