This abstract composition evokes the silhouette of a ship while simultaneously resembling the black and white keys of a piano, blending themes of war and music. The structured, repetitive strokes suggest that war, much like a melody, follows a set rhythm—predictable yet powerful. However, just as a song’s beauty depends on how its notes are arranged, war’s outcome hinges on the choices of those who orchestrate it. The painting challenges the viewer to consider whether conflict is an inevitable, rigid composition or if, through intention and creativity, it can be rewritten into something harmonious.
WAR SONG
TAKI GOLD
2020
Acrylic on canvas
68 x 48 x 2.5 in