Back flip

Titled “Back flip,” this abstract composition features distinct yet geometric forms of a simplified human body. The minimalist composition is clear in its figurative form, characteristic of the “Limits” series.

The piece can be read as a social commentary, an analysis of personal or public space, and as an abstract exploration of form and color. The titular back flip is a metaphor for a revolution that brings about the opposite effect of its goals.

Analyzing the painting titled “Back flip” through the lens of the action suggested in the title, one can see deep symbolic layers. The title introduces a context of dynamic, yet paradoxical movement— “back flip,” which usually signifies a radical change, revolution, something violent and groundbreaking, and “back,” which suggests a regression, a return to a previous state.

Although the image does not directly represent a human figure, the characteristic figurative form of the artist, its structure, and elements can be interpreted as metaphorical reflections of the human body or spirit.

“Back flip” can be understood as an introspective look at one's own life, a revision of past values or beliefs. It is a moment of introspection, where the figure, though not physically present, is clearly present through its impact on the composition. The space of the painting divided by boundary lines may symbolize the internal or external constraints that the individual crosses or that limit them during this “turnover.”

In the context of figurative art, the painting can be interpreted as an abstract representation of human experiences. Geometric shapes and a limited color palette further enhance feelings of isolation and order, which are disrupted by the suggested movement. Visual abstraction becomes a platform for emotional and psychological processing of the idea of turnover, making the painting an intensely personal work.

“Back flip” as a work of art combines abstract elements with figurative interpretations of the human condition. Through an analysis of its structure and title, the painting can be interpreted as a deep reflection on the nature of human changes, the constraints that define us, and the processes that transform us. Thus, the painting becomes a metaphorical battlefield, where both internal and external conflicts of the individual play out, trying to understand their place in an ever-changing world.