The crescent moon is visible even as the sun sets in a blaze of beauty. Serenity permeates this enigmatic painting by Madero. In the foreground, a human face morphs into a bird with blue plumage and a penetrating gaze. In this painting, I express my faith in a Creator — nothing could happen by chance, he says. Although I'm not trying to depict God, this spirit represents him in nature, that spirit which takes care that the world isn't exploited beyond what is permitted. The painting forms part of the series Secrets of the Jungle. Titled Señor de la jungla in Spanish.
Language: English
