Rider's Song 1989

Terry Frost created this piece titled 'Rider's Song', presenting us with a series of potent, enigmatic symbols in a modern context. The most striking elements are the circles, some filled with darkness, others outlined by turbulent strokes, and the spiral. The circle, a universal symbol, represents wholeness, eternity, and the cosmos. Its presence here evokes ancient sun worship and mandalas that represent the universe. The spiral, another recurring motif, suggests evolution, growth, and the cyclical nature of time itself. Think of the labyrinth or the spiraling staircases found in ancient temples, each turn a journey into the self. The contrast between the dark, solid circles and the dynamic, swirling lines creates tension, almost like a dance between order and chaos. It touches upon our deepest anxieties about the unknown, the void, and the perpetual, cyclical progression of existence. This piece resonates because it taps into our collective subconscious.