This painting is a rich tapestry of warm purples, golds and glowing yellows. The layers of visual texture, drips and speckles may evoke cave structures and crystallized forms. These suggestions introduce the central theme of the painting, Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, where perception shifts between shadowy illusions and the illuminated reality just beyond.

A rectangular area of rich purple glaze over vibrant yellow is symbolic of a television and, as a portal that transfixes, offers a modern version of the allegory.

As in Plato’s cave, where individuals are initially confined to a limited understanding, this artwork invites the viewer to look beyond the surface, to explore hidden dimensions, and contemplate the boundaries between perception and reality. The soft drips and splashes of color signify a fluid, evolving understanding of the world, mirroring the transition from illusion to wisdom.

Acrylic on cradled, wooden panel.

30 x 30 x 1.8 cms.