circle of life

This oil painting by Trond Berg-Nilssen offers a profound and unsettling comment on human nature, in which the baby under water appears to be devouring itself. It symbolises a cycle of self-destruction that begins at birth. The blue tones create a dreamlike atmosphere, while the red blood heightens the dramatic contrast between life and self-destruction. The work challenges the viewer to reflect on self-identity, human nature and the inherent struggle between creation and self-destruction. This picture is both thought-provoking and emotionally charged.

Artist

Trond Berg-Nilssen

Technique

Oil on canvas

Size

40 × 40 cm

Price (excl. art royalty)

NOK 8,600

Edition

Original work — 1 of 1

Signature

Trond Berg-Nilssen

Represented by

Trond Berg-Nilssen gallery

Shipping

Personal delivery in Southern Norway, guaranteed shipping via Posten elsewhere

Framing / other

Without frame