The Universe is Created (L’Univers est cree) II (c. 1894)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Paul Gauguin's "The Universe is Created" (L’Univers est crée) II, created around 1894, is a compelling exploration of creation myths through the medium of printmaking. In this dynamic woodcut, Gauguin captures the ethereal and chaotic essence of the universe coming into existence.The image is awash with fluid, swirling forms and haunting figures that seem to emerge from and recede into the darkness. Central to the composition are several distorted, almost ghostly shapes, suggesting faces and bodies that intertwine with abstract elements. These forms give the impression of a primordial soup, a mix of tangible beings and metaphysical concepts melding together to form the universe.Gauguin employs strong contrasts between black and white, which enhances the drama and mystery of the scene. The use of bold, sweeping lines and the roughness of the woodcut technique contribute to the artwork's primitive and elemental feel, aligning well with Gauguin’s fascination with the raw and unrefined aspects of nature and spirituality.Overall, "The Universe is Created" II is a profound piece that invites viewers to contemplate the origins of existence and the interconnectedness of life and the cosmos.
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Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Unappreciated until after his death, Gauguin is now recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style that were distinct from Impressionism. Toward the end of his life, he spent ten years in French Polynesia. The paintings from this time depict people or landscapes from that region.