“Two Lines”
oil on Baltic Birch panel
17×24” (43x61cm)
2020
private collection
Upon initial observation, a seemingly singular grey line captures one’s gaze. However, a more intricate inspection invites the eye on a journey through a kaleidoscope of colors, revealing a surprising duality – not one, but two lines are traced.
These intertwined lines symbolize the labyrinthine journeys of our lives, crisscrossing through an abstract topography of experiences and decisions. We often perceive our path as conjoined with those of others, only to realize its distinct separateness. This realization can suggest an unanticipated insight; the path we had so dutifully followed may not have served our ultimate interests after all. The art, thus, is not merely an aesthetic exploration but a contemplative mirror, reflecting our individual life trajectories and the profound truth that our choices shape us.
Robert Castillo 