Description
Scarecrow In A Boxed Landscape, no datePencil/watercolor on paper
Signed BC (what’s the reason for this?)
10 x 7 (image)
14.75 x 10.75 in. (frame)
original, includes certificate of authenticity from ArtTrust
This artwork “Scarecrow In a Boxed Landscape” presents a surreal scene with five figures that appear to be part human, part mannequin. Each figure is depicted with exaggerated proportions, giving them an eerie doll-like appearance. The central figure holds a swaddled baby, while the others are holding round objects resembling balloons or orbs. The background consists of muted, earthy tones that evoke a sense of an enclosed space or room with a window showing a stylized landscape.
The artwork can be viewed as a meditation on identity and impermanence. The mannequin-like quality of the figures might suggest the emptiness or illusion of self, aligning with Zen teachings that emphasize letting go of ego. The figures, which seem both human and inanimate, represent the transient nature of life, reminding the observer that form is ever-changing and ultimately void of permanent essence.
If we connect the image to the I Ching, the hexagram associated might be 49, Ge (Revolution/Molting). This hexagram involves transformation and the shedding of the old to embrace the new, symbolized here by the eerie figures who may not be fully human, indicating a metamorphosis or a state of flux. The balloons or orbs might symbolize the cyclical nature of change and the evolving states of being.
Combining the Zen and I Ching perspectives, the painting speaks to the theme of transformation and the dissolution of a fixed identity. The figures embody an amalgamation of elements (humans, mannequins, balloons) suggesting a journey or transition from one state to another, embracing the fluidity of existence. The central figure with the baby may symbolize rebirth or the inception of a new phase.
The style of this work has echoes of Surrealism and Symbolism, reminiscent of artists like Giorgio de Chirico or Paul Delvaux, who explored dreamlike, metaphysical spaces populated by mannequins or enigmatic figures. The textured, aged background and muted palette evoke a sense of antiquity, while the stylization of the characters creates a mysterious, otherworldly quality. This combination points to a tradition of exploring the boundaries between reality and the subconscious in art history.
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“Scarecrow In A Boxed Landscape” was featured in his Yes Retrospective
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