Strength and dignity in red painting

The painting “Redwind and Lion” (2005, 80 × 110 cm) shows the full power and dignity of a lion against a deep red background. The red painting in fossil technique gives the work an archaic, almost mystical effect.

Fossil technique and symbolism

On the textured surface of imprints of leaves and natural materials, the image of the lion unfolds: its gaze calm and majestic, its presence powerful and exalted. The combination of dark browns and intense reds creates a tension-filled contrast that makes the king of beasts appear almost as if emerging from the depths of time.

Painting between primality and modernity

The work’s expressiveness recalls the primal nature of cave paintings and combines contemporary art with a symbolic depiction of the animal. “Redwind and Lion” is an example of artistic engagement with nature, animal, and color, where red stands not only for energy and life but also for danger, strength, and archaic power.

Details

• Title: Redwind and Lion

• Technique: Oil on canvas, fossil painting with glazes

• Format: 80 x 110 cm

• Status: sold

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  About the artist Mark Hellbusch

  I have been a freelance painter since 1997 and have worked with a wide variety of themes in painting. While until 2007 I was occupied almost exclusively with expressive painting, today my focus lies more on experimental art. My personal background, as well as almost all artistic themes can be found under “About us.”

  
  

   

  Contact & Studio
  
  
  0176-21916227
  markhellbusch@web.de
  
  

  Studio in Wiesbaden – viewings by appointment possible.

  
  Direct purchase and shipping also available.