$ 1450
Oil on Canvas
70cm x 60cm
The Search for Solitude is a pivotal piece in this collection, and marks a distinct departure from Gallagher’s previous works, where wild animals have served as visual metaphors for escapism and the allure of the exotic. Traditionally depicted in positions of power and calm, Gallagher’s tigers and leopards have embodied strength and serenity.
This recent piece was born from a moment of raw intuition, with the tiger emerging in a more introspective style. Painted during a time of deep personal reflection on the disorienting state of the world, the artwork captures the artist’s struggle to make sense of a reality rife with injustice and contradiction.
The surreal, psychedelic landscape surrounding the tiger evokes a sense of dislocation, inviting the viewer to question whether the animal is lost within this dreamlike world or embarking on a quiet journey toward a better existence.
In The Search for Solitude, Gallagher taps into the universal yearning for introspection amidst external chaos, offering a striking narrative on the search for peace and clarity in a world that can often feel beyond comprehension.
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