Black guard at the threshold point by Momentaufnahme | Marius Ahlers

About "Black guard at the threshold point"

by Momentaufnahme | Marius Ahlers

About the artwork

A single, pitch-black umbrella stands like a silent sentinel in the middle of an endless sea of waves of golden ears of corn. Its dark canopy forms a contrast so sharp that it looks as if someone has drawn a crack in the summer through which the grey of an approaching storm front shimmers. The field breathes peace and abundance, while the sky is already shaking in a muted blue-green - a quiet harbinger of the storm that is about to shake the earth awake with powerful drumming.

The umbrella is more than just a utilitarian object: it symbolises protection and expectation. It lingers silently on the threshold between light-flooded stillness and threatening movement. You can literally feel the tension in the wind, gently swaying the ears of corn as if they were a choral formation about to rise to a crescendo. At this moment, nature is holding its breath, and every step in this endless sea of grain could trigger the first drops tapping on the screen.

This image invites you to reflect on your own protective mechanisms: where do you stand when storms arise in your life? What colour do you dress your caution in - bright or hidden? And which storm has been waiting a long time to finally let go? The black guardian in the golden field is a reminder to embrace the moment between serenity and expectation: It is a silent witness to a moment in which everything is still possible.