Gold Zero (#7) Painting by Badri Valian

Painting: Acrylic, Charcoal on Paper.

“ Gold “ series inspired by “ Donner Party”, the American pioneers and their expedition .
Fascinated with those who traveled from East to West ,from Missouri to California and trapped in Sierra Nevada.

“ Gold “ series is about their life , love and fuzzy future. About those lovers who challenged their lives in a battle with Nature and its egos....

“ Gold” is the price they paid and the value they took.

“Red” is the symbol of love ….If there exist any red spot in this painting, there is an indication of a romantic nigh and warm kisses exchanged …..

48 out of 87 people survived after 4 months trapped in the winter .