Will and Representation Print

"Will and its Representation" Within the vast canvas of imagination, a masterpiece emerges, blending philosophy and art. At the heart of this oil painting, two lions of Babylon defy conventions and expectations. Their forms, seductive and majestic, take on a surrealistic tone that captivates the gaze. The lions, in a vibrant shade of pink, symbolize primordial strength and the vitality of nature. In their presence, one feels a powerful energy and a mystical aura. Suspended above their heads is a mystical ring, radiating an ethereal luminosity that evokes the sacred and the divine. However, the uniqueness of this representation lies in the lions' connection to a matrix—an enigmatic array of lines and symbols that signifies the transformation of their animal energy. This matrix, like an intricate web of thoughts and desires, channels the lions' ferocity and animalistic impulse into a more abstract and ethereal form. The lions become the guardians of the will, transmuting their innate power into a subtler and transcendent force. It visually echoes Arthur Schopenhauer's notion of the will as the primordial force driving all manifestations of life. In this painting, surrealism intertwines with philosophy, inviting us to reflect upon the dual nature of human existence. It depicts the constant struggle between our most basic instincts and the ability to rise above them, transcending towards the essence of our will and its manifestation.