In the foreground, a vivid, flickering fire stands central, its flames casting distorted, elongated shadows against the background, mirroring the allegory’s idea of shadows on the wall.
The fire itself is dynamic, with intense, warm tones of yellow and red, starkly contrasting the deep, muted darkness around it. Figures facing the fire seem lifeless and stoic, entrapped by the illusion before them, embodying ignorance and isolation.
Their shadowy forms suggest an obscured reality, caught between light and darkness, unable to see beyond the confines of the cave and into truth. Could this be a reflection of modern society, where many are still trapped in their own illusions, unable to break free from the shadows? Who will tell?
Materials:
Acrylics on canvas, 50x70cm.
Created in 2015