Description

The painting depicts a celebratory scene from the Book of Life series, with a patriarchal bird-like stork character at the center. The bird holds a key in its beak, symbolizing its importance as a link between the Book of Life and the clock sphere that sits beneath it in a graffiti like structure. The clock sphere tells the time of times, with a snail running around it to keep it ticking.

In the background, the Book of Life explodes in a blue splash over a lemon golden background, signifying the power and energy contained within its pages. The hummingbird responsible for keeping the clock’s time looks towards the key held by the patriarchal bird, suggesting a connection between the two and their vital roles in maintaining the balance of time and life.

The painting is created in acrylic on linen, with a matte finish and iridescent colors added using acrylic and acrylic gouache paints. Its dimensions are 65×85 cm, making it a striking and captivating work of art that commands attention and inspires awe in those who view it. Overall, this painting captures the essence of the Book of Life series and its themes of time, life, and the connections that bind us all together.