by Rakesh Deb

Artwork Description

The law of fish

36.0 x 30.0 inches

This artwork attempts to unveil a terrifying facet of contemporary society. By employing the metaphor of aquatic life, it illustrates the exploitation of humans by humans. It is not just big fish swallowing small fish; rather, they are devouring humanity itself—a reflection of the cruel reality of the modern world. The skeletal human figures serve as symbols of the inner hollowness and moral decay of our civilization. The dominance of the color red transforms the entire canvas into a memorial of a blood-stained history and relentless violence. Through this work, I want to pose a question to the viewer: "Are we truly civilized, or are we merely more sophisticated predators?"

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Acrylic

Genre: Surrealism