The artwork titled “Pisces zinc” is a symbolic painting by the artist H.R. Giger, created in 1992 and belonging to the Fantastic Realism art movement.
The artwork presents a captivating and surreal composition, epitomizing the genre of symbolic painting. Dominated by a central figure composed of intricately detailed scales and fin-like appendages, the form appears both organic and otherworldly, suggesting an enigmatic creature perhaps inspired by aquatic life. Surrounding this central figure are various ethereal and somewhat macabre elements, intertwined with shadowy, humanoid forms and abstract shapes, all rendered in a monochromatic palette that heightens the mysterious atmosphere. The background includes intricate, sinuous lines and patterns, evoking a sense of depth and complexity. The overall visual effect is one that mesmerizes and disturbs, inviting viewers to delve into the depths of their subconscious to decipher the enigmatic symbolism embedded in the artwork.
