"Protracted" Acrylic - Canvas on Frame by Dally Splendadilo

600 x 500mm

The painting is set against a dominant, lush green background, evoking a sense of vitality, growth, and powerful natural energy. The green varies in tone — from deep, mossy patches to brighter, almost neon streaks — creating a living, breathing field that feels like an abstracted forest or a fertile cosmic plane.

Emerging from this vibrant sea are six distinct protector-like forms, each standing boldly yet fluidly against the green. These protector shapes are semi-abstract, their outlines only loosely suggesting figures — perhaps shields, spirits, or guardians. They are not rigid or detailed; instead, they seem to pulse and shimmer, giving the impression that they exist in a state between material and spirit.

Each of the six shapes is infused with a myriad of colors: swirling purples, blazing oranges, vivid blues, warm golds, and shimmering silvers run through their forms. These colors are not contained within borders; they move like rivers inside the protectors, as if each entity holds a galaxy of emotions, memories, or powers within. The multicolored textures give a sense of inner life, complexity, and strength to each figure.

The protectors are positioned in a loose, almost ceremonial arrangement — not rigidly aligned, but balanced across the canvas, creating a sense of harmony and intentional placement. Some may lean slightly, suggesting communication or a living relationship between them.

Soft, diffused white or gold highlights around each protector further separate them from the green background, giving them an aura-like glow, enhancing the feeling that they are sacred or mystical beings watching over the landscape.

Overall Feel:
This artwork speaks of guardianship, unity, and the unseen forces that protect and nurture life. The combination of the dominant green with the vibrant inner colors of the protectors creates a contrast between external stability and internal dynamism, hinting at themes of unseen strength, diversity, and interconnectedness.