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Sam Francis created this untitled work, using vibrant watercolors to explore the interplay between color and void. The colors, while abstract, evoke primal symbols rooted in our collective memory, the fiery reds recalling passion and vitality, the blues suggesting melancholy and reflection. Notice how these splashes of color, arranged almost as if framing a central emptiness, echo the ancient symbol of the mandala. The mandala, found in various cultures, represents the cosmos and the cyclical nature of existence. In Jungian psychology, the mandala signifies the self, aiming for wholeness and integration. Here, Francis presents a modern interpretation, stripping away the traditional geometric precision to reveal raw emotional energy. The void at the center is not empty, but rather a space for contemplation, inviting the viewer to project their own feelings and experiences. The emotions, like colors, are not static; they ebb and flow, continuously evolving and reshaping our understanding of the world.