Elephant in the room (2024) Original Mixed-media Painting by Reva Jain

This artwork captures the unspoken, often uncomfortable truths that dominate our lives yet remain unaddressed. Through bold, chaotic brushstrokes and contrasting colors, the piece evokes the tension of avoidance and the looming presence of unresolved issues. The fragmented shapes and overlapping forms represent distractions, while the dominant central figure — whether literal or metaphorical — embodies the ‘elephant,’ symbolizing what everyone sees but refuses to acknowledge. The artwork’s intensity draws attention to societal, personal, or emotional matters that persist beneath the surface, challenging the viewer to confront what is often ignored.

Materials used:

Acrylics, oil pastels

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 91.44 x 101.6 x 5.08cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative