
Freedom and the Theory of Infinite Complexity is a piece of digital artwork by Aberjhani which was uploaded on December 26th, 2020.
Freedom and the Theory of Infinite Complexity
“Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose... more

by Aberjhani
Title
Freedom and the Theory of Infinite Complexity
Artist
Aberjhani
Medium
Digital Art - Fine Art Digital Painting
Description
“Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose
Nothin', it ain't nothin' honey, if it ain't free
And feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues…”
--from “Me & Bobby McGee” as sung by Janis Joplin (1943-1940) and written by Kris Kristofferson
As I understand it, the theory of infinite complexity is mostly acknowledgment of all the ever-changing layers of known and unknown physical existence, and our shifting emotional and intellectual responses to them. Freedom tends to mean different things to different people in different communities and countries but mostly centers around the right and ability to exercise personal choice. Combine the notion of infinite complexity with that of freedom and we get some interesting ideas to play around with in some creative ways.
“Freedom and the Theory of Infinite Complexity” is an art piece which departs from my usual works of Silk-Featherbrush Artstyle, photography, mixed media, or fine art digital paintings because I needed to suggest something of the unknowable. At the same time, I wanted to anchor the work with a mixture of mostly easily recognizable hot and cool colors: aquamarine, blue, red, streaks of yellow, purple, and bursts of white, gold, and brown. They swirl and flow in different directions all around a single glowing form. In terms of style and technique, this canvas comes closest to what I once described as emergent expressionism and transformative impressionism when writing about another artist’s work.
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has prompted a lot of conversations about where individual personal freedoms begin and end, particularly when it comes to wearing facemasks in public or traveling during the holidays. This is not surprising since COVID-19 is not only still spreading and killing, but mutating. A lot of people feel they have the right to take their chances without being limited by considerations for others while many of those “others” tend to disagree. Likewise, rebellions against social injustices in 2020 have not only initiated dialogues about what it means to be free in America but also in places like Hong Kong, France, and Nigeria.
Some of what we call life seems simple enough depending on individual struggles and how we approach them. Some of it is more complex and requires taking time to understand each other, ourselves, and world around us a little better.
Aberjhani
https://www.author-poet-aberjhani.info/
Kwanzaa Suite 2020
Black History Month
Black Lives Matter
MLK Day of Service 2021
Harlem Renaissance Centennial 2020-2030
Uploaded
December 26th, 2020
Statistics
Viewed 67 Times - Last Visitor from Riyadh, 10 - Saudi Arabia on 01/15/2021 at 8:57 AM
Colors
Embed
Share
More from Aberjhani
Comments (3)

Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics 21 Days Ago
My deepest gratitude to the ABSTRACT MOODS Group for featuring this work. I appreciate the honor.

Yoonhee Ko 22 Days Ago
Wow~ Awesome colors & textures!! Wonderful description as well!! Wishing you a happy & healthy New Year! L/F
Aberjhani replied:
Very glad you enjoyed "Freedom & the Theory of Infinite Complexity" Yoonhee. Hope you enjoy a happy & healthy New Year also.

VIVA Anderson 23 Days Ago
FREEDOM ! Beautiful Art. It is complex, yet simple, imho. LIVE AND LET LIVE !!!!!! f,v...VIVA
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you for that VIVA. Complexity & simplicity apparently get along well together when it comes to art.