Cycle of Love 2021

"Cycle of Love", a 2021 painting by Michael Cheval, features a woman in a flowing white dress, standing on a clock face. The woman's elaborate hat is adorned with green foliage, and she holds her skirt in her left hand, with her right hand extended towards a white dove flying above her. The clock face, composed of a mosaic pattern, and the surrounding brown earth, are a stark contrast to the vibrant colors of the woman's clothing. The five white doves in the painting evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, while the clock face serves as a reminder of the passage of time. This work exemplifies Cheval's signature style of surrealism and allegorical imagery.