Abstract Blue & White Feathers

Jacques' intention with this abstract painting of blue and black feathers was to convey a sense of the complexity and intensity of emotional reactions. By using blue and black feathers, he aimed to symbolize feelings of sadness, melancholy, introspection, fear, and uncertainty, suggesting that emotions are multi-layered and not always easy to understand or articulate. The combination of these colours creates a sense of depth and complexity that further emphasize this point. The inspiration for this design came from his personal experience of emotional complexity, including a difficult relationship and a major life transition at the beginning of the relationship. The painting also portrays the pain and trauma experienced by those around him who were affected by the complexity of life at that stage. Jacques chose feathers as the subject of the painting for their symbolic value as a representation of flight, freedom, and transcendence. According to the emotional theory, art is meant to evoke an emotional response in the viewer. This painting does so through the use of colour, texture, and symbolism. The blue and black feathers create a sense of fixity that encourages viewers to contemplate the complex nature of their own emotions. The texture of the feathers adds to the emotional impact of the painting, inviting viewers to want to touch or feel the surface of the canvas. Finally, the symbolic value of the feathers as a representation of flight or transcendence adds to the emotional resonance of the painting, suggesting that emotions can be transformative and empowering. Overall, an abstract painting of blue and black feathers using the emotional theory as a basis can be a powerful representation of the complexity of human emotions. The use of colour, texture, and symbolism all contribute to the emotional impact of the painting, evoking a response in the viewer that is both visceral and intellectual.