Untitled 1950

This untitled work by Sandu Darie employs simple shapes to evoke profound visual responses. The triangles and chevrons, rendered in stark black and vibrant red, create a dynamic interplay that speaks to the subconscious. Consider how the inverted triangle motif echoes the ancient symbol of the feminine, or the chalice, often seen in medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings, representing receptivity and the womb. Juxtapose this with the arrow-like forms, symbols of direction and force. Yet, Darie abstracts these forms, stripping them of explicit cultural markers. This invites a more direct, primal engagement. The stark contrast between the black, white, and red stimulates a visceral reaction. Red, of course, universally signals passion or danger, while the black and white offer a canvas for the drama to unfold. In this dance of shapes and colors, Darie taps into a collective memory, provoking a dialogue that transcends time and language. Symbols never truly die; they resurface, evolve, and speak to us in new tongues.