cr CaitlinFlynn-PassageInTime Caitlin Flynn

The artwork presents a view through a crumbling stone archway, framing a distant landscape shrouded in atmospheric haze. The immediate foreground is dominated by the weathered walls constructed from roughly hewn stones, meticulously rendered with attention to their texture and individual variations in color – ranging from warm ochres and terracotta to cooler grays and browns. A scattering of pale stones lies at the base of the wall, suggesting a process of ongoing decay and disintegration.
The archway itself acts as a portal, drawing the viewers eye toward the receding perspective. Beyond it, a suggestion of further structures emerges from the mist – buildings or ruins that echo the architectural style of the immediate foreground, but appear softened and indistinct. The color palette shifts subtly in this distant view, becoming lighter and more muted, contributing to the sense of depth and distance.
A small cluster of flowering shrubs is positioned in the lower right corner, providing a touch of vibrant life against the backdrop of aged stone. Their presence introduces an element of renewal and resilience, hinting at natures ability to reclaim even the most enduring human constructions. The light source appears to be diffused and indirect, casting soft shadows that emphasize the three-dimensionality of the stonework while maintaining a generally subdued mood.
The composition evokes themes of time’s passage, impermanence, and the cyclical relationship between humanity and nature. The ruins suggest a history – a civilization or period now vanished – while the flowering shrubs offer a counterpoint, implying continuity and rebirth. The artists choice to frame this scene through an archway creates a sense of transition, inviting contemplation on what lies beyond and what has been left behind. There is a quiet dignity in the depiction of decay; it’s not presented as tragic but rather as an inevitable stage in existence.