The artwork, titled “Five Figures with Rainbow,” was created by Michael Johnson circa 1966 in the United Kingdom.
The artwork depicts five figures, comprising a blend of both male and female personas, rendered in muted tones of blue and purples. These figures appear somewhat ethereal and overlapping, suggesting movement or the passage of time. The central figure, dressed in formal attire, stands out prominently among the others. In contrast, the female figure at the left forefront is partly clad in undergarments, exuding an uncanny blend of vulnerability and defiance. Above the figures, vivid horizontal bands of color resembling a rainbow stretch across the top, introducing a stark contrast to the more subdued palette below. The interplay between the colorful bands and the somber figures creates a compelling visual tension, evoking various interpretations and emotional responses from its viewers.
