Family Inclusions (Diptych)

In "Family Inclusions (Diptych)" by Antanas Adomaitis, the painting portrays a vivid and surreal assembly of figures on two narrow, vertically oriented panels. Each panel features a mesmerizing, almost grotesque amalgamation of humanoid forms and fantastical creatures entwined in a complex, gravity-defying arrangement.The left panel shows a large, elderly male face at the bottom, from whose head and facial features other characters and limbs bizarrely emerge. Above this face, a series of smaller, interconnected figures appear to defy physics with outstretched limbs and oddly contorted bodies, giving the impression they are floating or falling.The right panel mirrors this absurdity and complexity. It also starts with an elderly male face at the bottom, from whom various smaller entities and appendages seem to grow upwards. These figures appear more distorted and whimsical, with exaggerated facial expressions and dynamic postures. Some elements here hint at a more cephalopodic or aquatic nature, featuring tentacle-like appendages.Both artworks are rendered in a style that blends realism with fantasy, employing a rich, earthy palette juxtaposed with vibrant reds, yellows, and greens. The texture and detailing in the painting add depth to this hallucinatory vision, pulsing with life and motion. The overall effect is surreal, creating a visually arresting narrative that challenges the viewer's perception and interpretation of familial relationships and human connections within a dream-like or otherworldly context.