Weathering the Storm I 2017

Rochelle Blumenfeld created "Weathering the Storm I" using paint to render an abstract scene. The composition is dominated by dynamic lines and fractured shapes, suggesting a chaotic and turbulent environment. The symbols within, such as the fractured geometric forms, evoke the psychological impact of disruption, echoing motifs that stretch back to antiquity. Consider the "Ship of Fools," where storms represent life's trials. Here, the storm takes on a deeply personal dimension. The fractured elements might remind us of the shards of broken idols, reflecting moments of crisis and transformation, where the old world breaks down to make way for the new. This depiction of a storm is not merely meteorological but deeply psychological, tapping into our collective memory of survival and renewal. It embodies the human spirit's relentless drive to endure and find light amidst the darkness.