“Return of the Sun,” created by the artist Odd Nerdrum in 1985, is a symbolic painting belonging to the Kitsch and Neo-Baroque art movements. The artwork’s dimensions are 106 x 157 cm.
The artwork features a group of three individuals, dressed in simple white attire, leaning forward with expressions of awe and determination. One of the individuals extends an arm outward, fingers spread wide, as if reaching for something beyond their grasp. Their gazes are fixed upon an unseen point, their faces illuminated by a mysterious light emanating from off-canvas. The background is characterized by undulating, cloud-like formations that wind their way through the scene, creating a sense of movement and drama. The use of chiaroscuro highlights the emotive intensity of the figures and the mystical atmosphere of the setting. This composition juxtaposes human endeavor against ethereal natural elements, evoking themes of aspiration and transcendence.
