BLOODLUST 2 presents a striking tableau of yearning and manipulation, where a cluster of reaching hands rises toward a single suspended fruit that bleeds rather than nourishes. The vivid red drip becomes the central metaphor—a promise offered, yet inherently deceptive, designed to entice, control and mislead. The work confronts the false assurances embedded within systems of belief, exposing how desire can be shaped, exploited and weaponised.

Strong blues surge upward from the base, their cool tones amplifying the heat and violence of the red above. The contrast between these colours intensifies the emotional charge of the composition, transforming the scene into a modern allegory of faith, power and the human impulse to grasp for meaning even when the offering is tainted.

A bold, contemporary abstract piece, BLOODLUST 2 merges symbolism with visual drama, inviting viewers to question the structures that demand devotion while delivering only illusion.

Synthetic polymer on canvas 50cm W × 60cm H × 3.8cm D (unframed)