Zodiac 02 Taurus Peter Lawman

The composition presents a central figure set against a stylized landscape. The background features a dramatic sky filled with swirling clouds and a distant mountain range rendered in muted tones. A dark border frames the scene, isolating it from any immediate context.
Here we see a person seated atop a geometric platform, which is itself positioned on a patch of vibrant green grass. This platform is delineated by a yellow frame containing alchemical symbols. At its base blooms a single, large pink flower. The figure’s attire is elaborate and unconventional; they wear a headdress resembling a stylized bulls head adorned with arrows, and a richly patterned garment in shades of red and white. A smaller depiction of an animal – likely a bull – is embroidered onto the chest area of this clothing. In one hand, the individual holds a bouquet of pink flowers, while the other rests on their lap.
Three bovine figures are positioned at the base of the composition, seemingly grazing within the grassy foreground. Their presence reinforces a thematic connection to strength, fertility, and perhaps stubbornness.
The overall effect is surreal and symbolic. The figure’s posture suggests authority or dominion, yet the whimsical nature of the headdress and clothing introduces an element of playful ambiguity. The juxtaposition of natural elements – the mountains, clouds, grass, flowers – with geometric forms and stylized representations creates a sense of otherworldly harmony.
Subtexts within this work appear to explore themes of identity, mythology, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. The elaborate costume could be interpreted as a symbolic representation of an archetype or persona, while the surrounding landscape suggests a realm beyond ordinary experience. The alchemical symbols on the platform hint at transformative processes and hidden knowledge. Ultimately, the painting invites contemplation about the interplay between tradition, symbolism, and individual expression.