Metaphor for a Metaphor
This is the actual shape of the canvas
The shape of the canvas becomes an integral part of this painting to enhance the illusion of a three dimensional object.
“Metaphor For A Metaphor” is about our predilection for categorizing everything that we experience, whether it fits into our scheme of things or not. And then, ultimately, resorting to using metaphors when we can’t..
Hence the box which is distorted out of context… The round peg into a square hole that we seem to love the most….
Oil on Stretched Canvas – No Airbrushing
51 X 35 inches
88 X 130 cm
Original :
$3500 AU – excluding p&p from Melbourne, Australia
contact my Agents at Gallery 112
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Metaphor for a Metaphor belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art,
Abstract Art,
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical,
Alternative and Progressive International Art,
Art from the Workplace,
Art Inspired by Dreams,
AW Welcome Center,
Bubblettes,
Corporate Art/Themes,
Current Issues,
DaDa Land,
Designers United,
Globes, Spheres and Curves,
Happy Haven,
Illustration - Artwork for narrative content,
Safe Haven,
Symbolism in Art,
TAFE Colleges,
The Urban Environment and
Vibrant and Vivid Color
Available for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
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dairygirl08, 7 months ago
this is amazing, you could sit here and look at this for ages and discover new things about this pic.
love it
helene ruiz, 7 months ago
Your work is amazing…...
Robert Dye, 7 months ago
Very nice, Escher cube, with the sphere and shadow adding interest. It brings on an intriguing dimension. Take care, Peace-
Anthony Comella, 7 months ago
This piece draws the viewer in and seems not to let them loose – Awesome job and many cheers to you!!
Dorothy Venter, 7 months ago
I love what you do with space. Well done.
Karsten Stier, 7 months ago
thanks
mufa, 7 months ago
Very impressive portfolio Karsten -so well thought out and a rich variety
Tony Ryan, 6 months ago
Interesting philosophy Karsten. I am very passionate about understanding emotions and mental illness. At this point I feel that in trying to find a rational category and explanation is keeping us from finding answers. I believe if we opened up our minds more and controlled less that we would find much more peace than we presently are experiencing .
TeriLee, 6 months ago
very cool…..just sat and stared at it for a while….plays tricks with your eyes…love that!
Thomas Dodd, 6 months ago
perfect title for a perfect work of art…
Lozzle, 6 months ago
Very skillfully done..this is brilliant.
KEITH R. WILL..., 5 months ago
very creative
Helen Bascom, 5 months ago
Little boxes for everything. That’s the way most human beings like their world: categories, a place for everything and everything in its place.
Well done.
webbie, 5 months ago
Great job…love this.
Jack McCabe, 4 months ago
Reminds me of a piece I did called “Box This”.
Kudos!
ideasinmotion, 2 months ago
wow! the box keeps changing shapes on me!
Joyce Dickens,..., 2 months ago
This is fantastic; what a visual delight…incredibly well done!