The Knot Untied
The Knot Untied
Oil paint on canvas board
Size: 50.5 x 40.5 x .5cm
Framed: 82 x 46.5 x 4cm
In 2013, a few years after my marriage unravelled, I rediscovered a large calligraphy brush and a traditional Chinese seal, a gift from my former wife’s parents in happier times. The seal, representing our initials in Chinese characters, inspired a late-night YouTube binge on Chinese calligraphy, leading me to try my hand at it.
What emerged was “The Knot Untied,” a piece that surprised me with its simplicity, power, and cathartic effect. It was only upon reflection that I understood its true origins and symbolism. It was a visual metaphor for the untying of my marriage, the energetic swirls of thick, impastoed paint, an emotional release and transformation.
The painting features the seal impression as a reminder that, even though the knot of marriage had been untied, the bonds of family, friendship, and love endure.
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