"Archaic Collapse" is an arresting abstract piece that delves into the inevitable decay and transformation of ancient structures and ideas.
 
The painting features a predominantly dark background in shades of black, gray, and blue, evoking a sense of depth and the unknown. Amidst this somber backdrop, prominent vertical streaks of bright red-orange paint command attention, suggesting the fiery dismantling of once-great entities.
 
These dripping or flowing streaks of color symbolize both destruction and rebirth, as the old makes way for the new. Smaller red and yellow accents scattered throughout the painting hint at the sparks of innovation and hope that arise from the ruins.
 
The rough, layered texture of the painting adds a tactile dimension, inviting viewers to contemplate the physical and metaphorical erosion depicted.
 
The striking contrast between the dark background and the vivid red-orange streaks creates a powerful visual impact, drawing the viewer into a meditation on the cycle of rise and fall, and the beauty found in collapse and renewal.
 
Notes: Original painting by Trisha Griffin; highly textured, acrylic on canvas, 16" x 22" x .75"