Looking with a Childs Eyes Michele Gold

The composition presents a central figure enveloped within a fiery, almost architectural framework. The dominant color palette is intensely warm – variations of orange and gold dominate, creating a sense of heat and luminosity. A layer of metallic leaf, applied seemingly haphazardly, adds texture and reflects light, contributing to the overall impression of radiance.
At the heart of this visual field resides what appears to be a youthful face, rendered with soft features and an expression that is difficult to definitively interpret; it could suggest innocence, wonder, or perhaps even apprehension. The figure’s gaze seems directed downwards towards a small point of intense light situated near the bottom center of the painting. This focal point acts as a beacon within the surrounding warmth, drawing attention and potentially symbolizing hope, revelation, or a source of guidance.
Surrounding the central figure are stylized avian forms – birds in flight – that appear to be emerging from or dissolving into the fiery background. Their presence introduces an element of dynamism and movement, suggesting freedom, aspiration, or perhaps even spiritual transcendence. The birds’ placement around the figure implies a protective or guiding role, as if they are guardians or messengers.
The architectural structure framing the central figure is ambiguous; it could be interpreted as a doorway, a window, or a symbolic enclosure. Its rough edges and fragmented appearance suggest a sense of transition or liminality – a space between worlds or states of being. The layering technique employed by the artist creates depth and complexity within this framework, blurring the boundaries between the figure and its surroundings.
Subtly layered beneath the vibrant surface are cooler tones – hints of blue and green – which provide a counterpoint to the dominant warmth. These muted colors suggest underlying complexities or hidden depths that lie beneath the initial impression of fiery intensity. The overall effect is one of dreamlike ambiguity, inviting contemplation on themes of childhood perception, spiritual awakening, and the interplay between light and shadow.