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Creation of the Planet

Marcos Grigorian 1925–2007

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MEDIUM

Soil compound on canvas

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DIMENSIONS

Unconfirmed: 1143 × 1187 × 45 mm
frame: 1145 × 1186 × 45 mm

Creation of the Planet is based on the concept of universal cosmogony, in which the Earth and other stellar bodies developed over the course of millions of years out of dust and gas. The spiral mark that begins at the Centre of the canvas and expands to its outer boundaries, gestures to this way of thinking. The circular shape and pictorial symmetry of the soil layer represents the unity and continuity of the universe. The monochrome earthy surface creates the impression of a distant aerial view from space, a primordial phase in the creation of the galaxy that signaled the beginning of all life forms.

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