AUKUS Chronicles: The Mental Fight (Lamb of God), unique state print, watercolour

Written By Carl Gopalkrishnan (aka Gopal)

The Mental Fight. Unique state watercolour on drypoint print. Copyright © Carl Gopalkrishnan

A watercolour unique state version of my drypoint print The Mental State/Lamb of God (2023). A unique state is a one-off art piece because the artist changes the print by applying other media such as paint or gold leaf. As with the print, the theme is the same, and I did a post about this a while back. The colour changes the meaning for me. It felt unworldly, transparent, like a prayer when you are too exhausted to pray and it feels rather mechanical. Such has been the global coming together this month in deep emotions.

Carl Gopalkrishnan (aka Gopal)

Over the past two decades, Carl Gopalkrishnan's artwork has garnered international recognition for his ability to forge meaningful connections between art & literature and the complex dynamics driving international law, intervention and global conflict. Carl transforms familiar cultural artefacts into new myths so legal and military minds can explore the creative, subconscious and emotional stories that shape their doctrines of war & peace.

https://www.carlgopal.com
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