Tremos

Abirra

2024

86 x 65 ″

Acrylic on canvas

Vivid and surreal, Abirra captures a dynamic interplay of power, vulnerability, and the enigmatic relationship between human and beast. The central figure, painted in a bold spectrum of pinks and purples, appears to straddle a vibrant orange lion, an archetypal symbol of strength and ferocity. The figure’s faceless form, defined by sweeping, fluid lines, imbues the piece with a sense of anonymity and universality, allowing viewers to project their own interpretations onto the scene. The swirling, cloud-like forms enveloping the characters suggest a realm beyond reality, a dreamscape where metaphors come alive. The lion’s open maw and imposing posture contrast with the figure’s gestures, which oscillate between control and surrender. This tension evokes questions of dominance, coexistence, and the boundaries between humanity and nature. Abirra reflects Tremos’ signature ability to weave myth, surrealism, and psychology into a compelling tableau. The work invites the viewer to explore their relationship with instinct, identity, and the untamed forces that lie within and beyond.