<p>"Distant Pasts" delves into the fragmented and elusive nature of memory, evoking a sense of disconnection between the present and recollections of the past. This piece is a visual metaphor for the way memories can become distorted and fragmented over time. The central motif of a staircase—representative of the passage of time—winds through the composition, but the steps are broken, disjointed, and surrounded by swirling abstract patterns and neon hues.</p><p><br></p><p>The vibrant palette, with electrifying yellows, deep purples, and teals, contrasts with the muted undertones of shadowy greens and grays, creating a tension between past and present, reality and imagination. The swirling colors, almost liquid in form, represent the way memories blur together, becoming more abstract and surreal as they recede into the distance. Graffiti scrawled across walls hints at layers of forgotten narratives, adding an urban, street-art edge that suggests the past is not only personal but also collective, woven into the fabric of forgotten places and moments.</p><p><br></p><p>The staircase itself seems to dissolve and fragment into the swirling backdrop, symbolizing the gradual loss of detail in old memories, leaving only impressions or emotions. The layered textures and glitch-like distortions lend the piece a dreamlike quality, as though the viewer is walking through a distant, half-remembered dreamscape.</p><p><br></p><p>"Distant Pasts" invites viewers to reflect on their own histories, urging them to contemplate how the past is shaped by both clarity and distortion. The piece embodies the complexities of time and memory, capturing the beauty and confusion that come with looking back through the hazy lens of nostalgia.</p>
