Here is a scene of devastation and bleakness, conveyed in bright, joyful, and psychedelic colours. A snowy landscape, with a wooden house immersed in hot red fiery flames is the central focus point for this composition. Three disposed empty cans lie beside the house. The burning house is enclosed by a low wooden fence and a border of hills. But are these obstacles enough to keep the evils out? A lone wolf and a gloopy monster creep along the outside of the fence and observe the damage. While the subject of this piece, is a barren landscape of devastation, the vibrant musical colours transform the wreckage which dances into life.
Image: Michael Roberts, It's Only The End Of the World, 2021, oil, wax, resin, 24ct gold leaf, fabric, glass beads and glitter on linen, H1800 mm × W2000 mm.
Courtesy and ©Michael Roberts, Georgia McConnell and Renee Pfister Art & Gallery Consultancy, 2023.
‘Happy Days’ an exhibition by Michael Roberts opens at Patrick Heide Contemporary, Saturday 25 March 2023, 14.00 – 17.00 pm.
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