Sunrise

Sunrise, is a depiction of renewal and hope, featuring ancient Akkadian inscriptions that bridge the past with the present.

The composition begins with a dark background, symbolizing the depth of night and the struggles of uncertainty. From this darkness, rays of bright colors emerge, cutting through the void like the first light of dawn.

The warm hues of gold, orange, and soft yellows represent resilience, rebirth, and enlightenment. Romi’s use of authentic Akkadian script enhances the painting’s historical depth, conveying messages of awakening and transformation.

Sunrise stands as a reminder that even after the longest night, light always returns, illuminating the path forward with wisdom, strength, and the promise of a new beginning.

Subject: Sunrise
Technique: Acrylic on canvas - Mixed Media
Measurements: 30 x 40 inch
Date: 2022
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Yes

Sunrise, by John Romi

If you would expect traditional colors and usual views, you have to look somewhere else, because the art of John Romi is all about exploring the true life and feelings behind the common objects and scenes.
In his amazing painting (Sunrise), John used the geometric background look and abstract structure to depict the secret of life that illuminates with everyday sunrise!
However, the center gravity of his entire artwork resides with the Akkadian Word (ṣī šamši / Sunrise) in cuneiform.

John did not just write the word as a normal calligrapher does, but he outstandingly switched the word to a unique art by using multilayers and mixed media to reach his audience through the visual elements.
I strongly believe that this one-of-a-kind work exceeds in many ways what many well-known postmodernism artists could offer. In fact, I could breathe in his artwork the Mesopotamian breeze mixed with the aroma of two of the masters of modern art, i.e., Paul Klee and Piet Mondrian. It is a path that only John Romi could walk!

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