Oil and Acrylic with Natural Pigments on Canvas
36 x 36 in
91 x 91 cm
US $ 4,900
In Pecking Order, a commanding bird-like figure takes center stage, perched above a chaotic composition of fragmented shapes that evoke limbs and partially formed human figures. The bird's angular beak and elongated legs create an imposing presence, as if symbolizing dominance or control, which aligns with the title’s suggestion of social hierarchy. Its form, rendered in subdued purples, greens, and grays, stands in sharp contrast to the vibrant background of yellow and blue, amplifying the visual tension.
...more
In Pecking Order, a commanding bird-like figure takes center stage, perched above a chaotic composition of fragmented shapes that evoke limbs and partially formed human figures. The bird's angular beak and elongated legs create an imposing presence, as if symbolizing dominance or control, which aligns with the title’s suggestion of social hierarchy. Its form, rendered in subdued purples, greens, and grays, stands in sharp contrast to the vibrant background of yellow and blue, amplifying the visual tension.
The background, with broad strokes of bright yellow and deep blue, evokes an expansive landscape or sky, while the forms below seem constrained, almost confined. The piece’s layered composition and use of overlapping figures suggest a world in flux, where elements push against each other, possibly representing social or internal struggles. The title, Pecking Order, brings to mind concepts of power, hierarchy, and the instinctual behaviors that govern relationships both in nature and society.
The juxtaposition of the central figure with fragmented forms around it invites viewers to explore themes of authority, positioning, and interdependence. This painting draws attention not only to the natural order but also to the complexities of human dynamics, making it a profound reflection on structure, dominance, and the intrinsic urge for place and identity within a collective.