The Sky is the Limit

Incorporating several different styles within one painting, my intention was to demonstrate the transition between logical thought and creativity – and the consequent freedom that can be found through ‘thinking outside the box’.
Influenced by Rene Magritte’s use of symbolism, I have used the image of an egg repeatedly in this piece. The egg is intended to represent new life, opportunity and mystery. I want the viewer to question its purpose and meaning.
‘Why is the egg important?’, ‘Is the egg concealing something?’ ‘Is the egg confining something or protecting something?’, ‘What is inside the shell, and what is its potential?’.
The figures at the bottom of the painting see the egg as a shell, or barrier. I wanted to demonstrate pessimism and used muted, dark colours and a realistic style to portray a lack of creativity. The repetition of the image of an egg is important because it shows the different way a person can respond to the same object, depending on their mood/situation/prejudice. This piece explores negative prejudice and how, with a little imagination, we can see through the boundaries of logic - creating an opportunity for the impossible and unlocking hidden potential