HARMONY IN YELLOW

 

Harmony in Yellow, acrylic on canvas, 2024. 20" X 20"

Series 4 in Colors of the Wild

The lion is respected in many cultures as it is seen as a symbol of strength, courage, royalty, leadership, protection, guardianship, masculinity, fatherhood, resilience, endurance and duality. The female lion, or lioness, is viewed as standing for wisdom, femininity, motherhood and also protection. A pair of lions, especially a male and female pair, can represent a sense of balance and harmony. They symbolize the union of opposing forces or dualities, such as strength and gentleness, power and compassion, or yin and yang. The well known quote, 'behind every great man there's a great woman', can be represented by the relationship between the male and female lions. Lion cubs symbolize balance and harmony, as the "product" of the union of the two genders of lions.

The dominant color scheme in the painting are yellow hues, which has traditionally been a symbol of confidence, optimism, high spirits and energy and is associated with summer months. In Eastern cultures, the color is associated with gold, which is associated with wealth and royalty. 

The sunflower has many meanings across the world from positivity and strength to admiration and loyalty. Various faiths have adopted sunflowers to express a symbol of worship and faithfulness, as in the flower's faithful dedication to the sun. Sunflowers can also represent sincerity, purity, and true love. 

Every element in the painting leads to the same meaning: harmony.