Metaphor for a Metaphor

Karsten Stier

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

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Metaphor for a Metaphor by Karsten Stier
Metaphor for a Metaphor by Karsten Stier
  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08

    this is amazing, you could sit here and look at this for ages and discover new things about this pic.
    love it

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    Your work is amazing…...

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye

    Very nice, Escher cube, with the sphere and shadow adding interest. It brings on an intriguing dimension. Take care, Peace-

  • Anthony Comella

    Anthony Comella

    This piece draws the viewer in and seems not to let them loose – Awesome job and many cheers to you!!

  • Dorothy Venter

    Dorothy Venter

    I love what you do with space. Well done.

  • Karsten Stier

    Karsten Stier

    thanks

  • mufa

    mufa

    Very impressive portfolio Karsten -so well thought out and a rich variety

  • Tony Ryan

    Tony Ryan

    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

    TeriLee

    very cool…..just sat and stared at it for a while….plays tricks with your eyes…love that!

  • Thomas Dodd

    Thomas Dodd

    perfect title for a perfect work of art…

  • Lozzle

    Lozzle

    Very skillfully done..this is brilliant.

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    very creative

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    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

    webbie

    Great job…love this.

  • Jack McCabe

    Jack McCabe

    Reminds me of a piece I did called “Box This”.

    Kudos!

  • stephanie clifton

    stephanie clifton

    wow! the box keeps changing shapes on me!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    This is fantastic; what a visual delight…incredibly well done!

  • slotheory

    slotheory

    Wonderful

  • Alleycatsgarden

    Alleycatsgarden

    genius – great art too

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    Stunning! Instant favorite!
    Peace,
    ~sass

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