Untitled 1996

This intriguing artwork by Robert Goodnough is rendered with geometric shapes on canvas, creating a dynamic sense of movement. The triangular shapes scattered across the canvas are reminiscent of shards or fragments. These shapes evoke a sense of chaos and fragmentation, yet also suggest the potential for reconstruction. Think of the shattered mosaics of antiquity, symbols of destruction and rebirth. These shards are not unlike the alchemical symbol of dissolution, where forms break down to be reformed anew. Such imagery taps into our collective memory of destruction and creation, engaging our subconscious on a primal level. The emotional tension between chaos and order pulls us in, mirroring the perpetual cycle of change inherent in life itself. Ultimately, the cyclical progression of symbols reminds us that every ending contains the seeds of a new beginning.