Duality (2022) — Art Interpretation

When I created this visual imagery in my mind, my aim was to convey the inherent duality within our psychic structure, drawing inspiration from the well-known Yin-Yang concept. I divided the psychic framework into two distinct elements — The Light and The Dark, symbolising opposing yet complementary forces. Two spherical objects are three-dimensional manifestations of a two-dimensional circle, which symbolises the eternal cycle and continuity of life, death, and rebirth. It also represents the cyclical nature inherent in all aspects of existence, including cosmic, life, seasonal, temporal, economic, social, historical, and psychic cycles.

Introducing a third dimension to the circle transforms it into a bubble (a sphere), containing all possible theories, perspectives, and interpretations we have constructed or will construct over time.

A Black sphere, at ease in its own dark environment, casts a white shadow on the surface while reflecting white light. Despite its association with darkness and nothingness, the sphere remains receptive to its surroundings, projecting a white shadow. From an observer’s point of view ,the black sphere is distinctly visible because a white light is thrown at him. It also adds character to it.

Conversely, a White sphere, comfortable in its own light environment, casts a black shadow on the surface and reflects black light. Despite its inherent goodness and purity, the white sphere interacts with its environment, projecting a black shadow. From an observer’s point of view, the white sphere is distinctly visible because a black light is thrown at him. It also adds character to it.

Though the two spheres do not directly interact in this imagery, they cast shadows on the ground. The ground represents material manifestation.

A simplified interpretation would be that if we think that our bubble as pure (white), a mere projection of black light can spoil our material manifestation. Conversely, if we think our bubble as dark (black) , a simple projection of white light can illuminate our material manifestations.

Can I make it more simple? Sure.

Example,

Fear (black light) on Purity (white sphere) can project a black shadow.

Hope (white light) on Darkness (black sphere) can project a white shadow.

These two spheres coexist within our psyche, creating a constant duality within us, and hence outside.

The duality within us projects duality outside us. It makes us feel that we are separate from our reality. Infact, all microcosm and macrocosm is one.

The Black Sphere embodies physical manifestations of loss, enemies, evil, threat, war, death, disease, separation, lies, deceit, theft, crime, betrayal, dark matter, and black holes. Emotionally, it encompasses apathy, grief, anger, fear, guilt, jealousy, obsession, aggression, greed, disgust, and envy.

The White Sphere symbolises physical manifestations of gains, friends, truth, loyalty, morality, collaboration, fortune, luck, peace, brotherhood, galaxies, and stars. Emotionally, it encompasses love, empathy, happiness, joy, gratitude, hope, excitement, trust, compassion, affection, and satisfaction.