Vee Speers Australian, b. 1962
47 1/4 x 47 1/4 in
35 3/8 x 35 3/8 in
Further images
Transcendence reflects on our relationship with the planet, and explores the concept of surpassing the limitations and distractions of our material existence to reach unlimited possibilities.
Transcendence is a meditation on what it means to be human and our inextricable connection to each other and nature.
Inspired by the sculptural forms of the Renaissance that valued beauty, harmony and balance, this quadriptych represents our relationship to the greatness and infinity of Mother Nature.
The male figure cradles the Globe as if it were part of his human form, and the Divine Feminine entity – Gaia - flows beyond ordinary limits of perception, to reach a higher consciousness. The cloud formations are an emotive and abstract expression of limitless inspiration, optimism and spiritual awakening.
The young man wearing the kimino embraces both the divine masculine and feminine, shredding away the armour of societal norms to be replaced with a sense of freedom and true transcendence. He is the modern embodiment of gender neutrality, where one gender doesn’t not need to be chosen over another, but all is celebrated at the same time.
Does the depiction of him and what he stands for make him a hero of modern times?