Cunieform Christian Riese Lassen

The artwork presents a panoramic view divided into four distinct panels, creating a segmented perspective on a marine environment. The lower portion of each panel depicts a vibrant underwater scene teeming with life. A diverse array of fish – ranging in size and color from tiny schooling varieties to larger, more solitary specimens – populate the coral reefs and sandy seabed. Shells and other marine invertebrates are scattered throughout, contributing to the overall sense of abundance and biodiversity. The water itself is rendered in deep blues and greens, suggesting depth and clarity.
Above this underwater realm, a surface line separates the aquatic world from a nocturnal sky. Here we see a landscape dominated by silhouetted mountains and lush vegetation, characteristic of a tropical coastline. A starry expanse fills the upper portion of each panel, with constellations subtly visible against a deep indigo backdrop. The celestial display is mirrored in the waters surface, creating a sense of continuity between the terrestrial and cosmic realms.
Several orcas are prominently featured throughout the composition. Some breach the water’s surface, their dark forms sharply contrasting against the lighter sky, while others swim within the depths alongside other marine life. Their presence introduces an element of power and majesty to the scene.
The segmented structure of the artwork is significant. It disrupts a conventional panoramic view, forcing the viewers eye to move across each panel individually before synthesizing the whole. This fragmentation could be interpreted as a commentary on the fragmented nature of our understanding of complex ecosystems or perhaps a visual representation of different perspectives on the same environment.
The juxtaposition of the vibrant underwater world with the serene night sky suggests a harmony between seemingly disparate realms. The artist seems to imply an interconnectedness, where terrestrial landscapes, aquatic life, and celestial phenomena are all part of a larger, unified system. The overall effect is one of awe-inspiring beauty and a subtle invitation to contemplate the delicate balance of nature.