Dinosaur parking in reverse by Michael Ladenthin

About "Dinosaur parking in reverse"

by Michael Ladenthin

About the artwork

Dreams in a waking state: "Dinosaur parking in reverse" by Michael Ladenthin
Michael Ladenthin's work "Dinosaur Parking in Reverse" transports the viewer into a surreal world that is reminiscent of both the free association of dreams and the precision of realism.

In a bright yellow sky, reminiscent of the infinity of the subconscious, a landscape stretches out that seems both familiar and strange. The formal language is abstract, but fragments of objects and figures can be surmised. A central element is the dinosaur, which appears to be manoeuvring backwards into a parking space. This paradoxical image evokes associations with the impossibility of controlling the past or turning back time.

Ladenthin works with the primary colours yellow, cyan and magenta, which, in combination with white and black, create an intense luminosity. The colours and shapes seem to dance and vibrate, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere.

The artist deliberately leaves parts of the painting unprocessed, leaving room for the viewer's interpretation. The abstract structures invite the viewer to discover their own pictorial elements and add to the story of the picture individually.

"Dinosaur parking in reverse" is a work that blurs the boundaries between reality and dream, the conscious and the unconscious. It is an invitation to dive into the depths of one's own psyche and to question one's own perception of the world.