Luther Esho Adam - Cockfighting, Oil on canvas - Iraqi Contemporary Art

"Cockfighting"

Edition : Single work, Oil on canvas, indistinctly signed in Arabic and English
Number : Without
Date: 2010
Canvas size (or piece size) : 58.5 x 88 cm
Condition : Very good
Provenance: Private collection

This vibrant oil painting depicts a dynamic confrontation between two roosters, their feathers ablaze with a kaleidoscope of colors. The artist's expressive brushwork captures the intensity of the moment, as the birds engage in a fierce display of dominance.
The roosters are positioned in a tense stance, their beaks open in a silent battle cry. Their plumage is rendered with intricate detail, each feather meticulously painted in a different hue. The background is a blur of greens and browns, suggesting a lush, tropical setting.
The overall composition is dynamic and balanced, with the artist skillfully using lines, shapes, and colours to create a sense of movement and energy. The painting's emotional impact lies in its contrast between the beauty of the birds' plumage and the aggression of their encounter. It is a thought-provoking work that invites the viewer to consider the nature of conflict and the power of visual spectacle.

About the artist:
Iraqi artist Luther Esho Adam is an artist of extreme diversity; on the one hand, there is an almost scriptural and abstract work, on the other a very realistic approach to depicting nature. His work can display a huge ambivalence; on a one hand there is a scriptural work, on the other hand the violence of the brush strokes. The colours are strong and powerful, a delight to look at.