Restore

The Phoenix is reborn through fire with continuing resurrection and rejuvenation.

"Rejuvenate"

Acrylic on canvas 101 x 152 cm

Phoenix exposed

The mythical Phoenix is a glorious, beautiful bird, which is believed to live an immortal life. The Phoenix is repeatedly signified as a symbol of the sun, resurrection and immortality, mystical rebirth or hope.

"Elucidate"

Acrylic on canvas 91 x 122 cm

Rebirth

The mythical phoenix is in most folklore a gold and purple bird with extensive tail and jeweled eyes. As the bird grows old it builds a nest of herbs, spices and twigs in a date palm. The heat of the sun ignites the twigs and the phoenix stands in the flames with outspread wings. From the ashes a youthful phoenix develops and the legend continues.

"Trinity"

Acrylic 91 x 122 cm

Combustion

Fire is the visual result of combustion. When something burns part of the energy released is converted into light. This light is what we see as fire. When looking at a fire and seeing the energy spew out from the combustion source. Idyllically fire would burn bluish-white at the source which is the hottest part of the flame. However this blue light is usually lost in the tongues of orange flame shooting up from the fire. Created by hot carbon soot trailing off the fire, these flames cool as they burn, making the whitish-yellow to dark orange range of light we're accustomed to seeing in a fire. This stratum of light has levels of heat and color, going from brightest at the base to darkest at the top of the flames.

"Revival"

Acrylic on canvas 50 x 70 cm

Fire is an energy effect

This convection is what draws out the tongues of flame. The hotter flames and sparks rise up, creating a vacuum effect which draws cooler air into the base of the fire, continuing the combustion cycle. Fire dissipates when the combustibles are exhausted. Because of this glowing combustion, colors ranging from whitish yellow to dark orange are primarily what you’ll see in a natural fire. Fires do not become dark red or black as they cool. As the flames rise and lose their heat, they become a darker orange, but never as dark as a molten or superheated material does when it cools.

"Envisage"

Acrylic on canvas 40 x 50 cm

Fire element

By tradition fire represents the active and masculine or the Yang of Chinese symbolism. Its major symbolism is related to the sun and the powers of transformation and purification. Its fundamental movement is upward and the basic symbol for fire is an upward pointing triangle or pyramid. Colours of fire are red and orange which are the characteristics of flames.

"Anticipation"

Acrylic on canvas 50 x 60 cm

Fire relations

Some widespread emblematic fire relations are passion, extreme emotions, enthusiasm, negative feelings, greediness, hatred and antagonism. Red colour as a warm colour is used as a symbol of guiltiness, crime and fury.

"Renaissance"

Acrylic on canvas 60 x 90 cm

Symbolism of fire

Different symbolism clusters around fire and flame and the images will usually depict some kind of energy positive, negative or neutral. The context of our portrayal of fire and flame will influence our experience of the images. The emotions that are evoked will be influenced by the impression and associated imagery such as smoke, soot and haze which are also adding to the ambiance an artist can generate.



"Envision"

Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 70 cm