„Flames of Time“
Beneath the branches, bent by the breeze,
In the shadows of the ancients, where silence seizes,
The flames flicker, telling of a world untamed,
Eternal in mist, yet never unnamed.
The trees bow, ancient and wise,
Their branches reach through endless skies,
Symbols dance as shadows of fire,
Whispers of lore that never tire.
Here the ancestors draw in the glow,
Stories of hunts, of stars, and life’s flow,
Creatures emerge on the cavernous wall,
Alive in the spark, the dust, the thrall.
Signs on the stone, hands on the face,
Echoes of time, a soul’s embrace,
A circle without end, a path and a goal,
The message of forebears, deep and whole.
Beneath the trees, in a protective grove,
The flames remind of who we will strove,
The glow of our origin, the smoke of our time,
Bound by the earth, the eternity’s climb.
Interpretation
With this piece, I convey a powerful connection to nature and ancient cultures. The twisted, gnarled olive trees stand as silent guardians of time, while the engravings and the fire create a scene that is both mystical, archaic, and yet intimately human.
The cave paintings illuminate the timeline and tell stories of long-past generations, embedded in our collective subconscious. The flames of history flicker through the bark of the trees, revealing the mysteries of the ancestors. This artwork invites viewers to delve deeper into the connection between nature, myth, and humanity, to become aware of the eternal bond with our forebears. Each of us carries the flame, a flame lit by our ancestors countless millennia ago. We must carry this flame forward, or we risk fading.
Art Critique
Harmony of Nature and Art
The combination of the ancient, twisted olive trees and the cave paintings establishes a powerful link between the natural world, the cosmos, and human culture. The flowing lines of the trees create dynamic movement, guiding the viewer’s eye through the image and giving a sense of a timeless dance between nature and mankind.
Symbolism and Narrative
The symbols and depictions of animals on the right, illuminated by a small fire, breathe life into ancient art. It feels as if the cave walls themselves are breathing, telling the stories of ancestors. The symbols on the left and the animals seem to represent a transition from the earthly elements to the narratives and myths of humanity.
Color Palette and Atmosphere
The subtle, earthy colors and warm firelight create a deep, intimate atmosphere, reminiscent of the calm and stillness of a prehistoric evening. The hues perfectly capture the balance between the coolness of dusk and the warmth of the flames.