Individuality In The Painting 'Irises' By Gogh

Thesis statement: Whereas there is no proven connection, in my opinion the lone white Iris flower in the “Irises” painting represents the need for individuality in Gogh and even people in society, given that there is no other white iris flower like it in this powerful painting.
In "Irises," there is a war being pursued: one of franticness competing with quietness. Writhing and anguished lines in the leaves firmly stand out from the peaceful, etched brushstrokes found in the petals. Dispossessed of straight lines and overflowing with a plenty of natural structures, the artwork does not have a customary, particular perspective. Space is recommended, however, by the covering leaves, notwithstanding the darker forefront traces, contrasted with the less particular foundation shapes.
The key formal part of "Irises" is the usage of correlative hues. The rich, dark blue and violet petals in the lower right-hand corner stand out from the tangerine-shaded marigolds in the upper left-hand corner. This produces an effective flat strain from the upper left corner to the lower right corner. Moreover, the rich red soil in the left-hand closer view appears differently in relation to the light green of the upper right-hand corner, inspiring more even strain from the work.
The rigidity made by these formal components is adjusted with peacefulness – the strain conveyed by the writhing lines of leaves is killed by the petals' quietness; extraordinary hues are fairly curbed by cool, comparing hues, and the excited brushstrokes of the dirt are killed by the supple, smooth appearance of the bloom petals. The general impact is parity comparable to that found in nature. The work of art communicates nature's energy and vitality, and also the serene perspective that nature can