Play in the Living Room 

Iwo Zaniewski created this painting, "Play in the Living Room", with oil on canvas. Here, we see a domestic scene infused with a sense of both comfort and unease. The prominent red rug, patterned with diamonds, anchors the composition, and it recalls ancient symbols of protection and prosperity, motifs found in cultures from Persia to the Americas. This symbol echoes through time. We find it in Byzantine mosaics and Renaissance textiles, and then in modern art. It suggests a continuity of human aspirations across different eras. The diamond motif is not static; it evolves. The red rug’s bold presence stirs something primal within us. It is a vibrant assertion of life amidst the shadows, a subconscious beacon guiding us through the complexities of existence. This interplay between light and dark, order and chaos, creates an emotional tension that resonates with the human condition. The cyclical progression of this symbol takes on new meanings in different historical contexts.