Why a Heart Keyhole Painting?
I’m not into hearts and flowers and cute images in general. So I sometimes wonder why I chose this keyhole? It was for its heart shape, but why does that appeal? What is it about hearts that makes them so popular for keys and keyholes? It’s a rhetorical question, beacause the heart is a universal symbol of love and devotion. Who first made the connection, I wonder?
This little keyhole is weathered, a little rusty, and has shapes carved into it. A metaphor for all our hearts really. Weathered by time, not used enough for some people and others who leave permanent marks on it.
Artistic license.
The original image has white door behind, but that was too restricting and , as I work with white, the details wouldn’t have worked. I wanted to show the marks and weathering. So I added magenta, too much? Possibly but make of it what you will. Magenta is a passionate colour. It demands attention. You almost don’t notice the blue, yellow and purples. The spots of rust and shadows on the keyhole.
The original image has white door behind, but that was too restricting and , as I work with white, the details wouldn’t have worked. I wanted to show the marks and weathering. So I added magenta, too much? Possibly but make of it what you will. Magenta is a passionate colour. It demands attention. You almost don’t notice the blue, yellow and purples. The spots of rust and shadows on the keyhole.
Keyholes are access. The key unlocks the door, but it has to be the right key. And who isn’t curious about a locked door and what secrets lie behind it?
What do you think’s behind it? Can you find the key?
39 Heart Keyhole painting is available.
Part of the Inspiration Art Trail 16th July-30th September 2022
