Autumnal Fall Equinox

Vladimir Tajc's painting, "Autumnal Fall Equinox," is an abstract representation of nature's transformation during the fall season. The artwork predominantly features ocher and yellow colors, which symbolize the breaking and cracking of nature as it transitions. Tajc effectively communicates the presence of a dry climate and the powerful energy of the planet through the reddish hues. 

These elements signify that after the period of drought and winter, everything will eventually return to sand.
In "Autumnal Fall Equinox," Tajc aims to capture the specific time of year when the Sun is directly over the equator, resulting in equal lengths of day and night worldwide. 

The painting serves as a visual representation of a "Hitching Post of the Sun," similar to a solar clock that marks the dates of equinoxes and solstices in various cultures. 
Amidst this symbolism, the artwork showcases the vibrant colors of falling tree leaves, serving as a reminder that winter is approaching.

Through his artwork, Vladimir Tajc invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of nature's changes during autumn. 
The painting evokes a sense of transition, both in the physical world and within ourselves, as we witness the cycles of life and the forthcoming winter.

Oil on Canvas 

Size: 1.40mt x 1.20mt (4.59ft x 3.94ft)
Year: 2022

NOTES: 
The fall equinox has been a day of celebration for cultures since ancient days. People tracked the transitions of the Earth’s journeys around the Sun.

At Machu Picchu in Peru, an ancient stone monument called Intihuatana—which means “Hitching Post of the Sun”—serves as a solar clock to mark the dates of the equinoxes and solstices.

In Mexico, the Mayans built a giant pyramid called Chichen Itza. On the equinoxes, it looks as if a snake made of light slithers down the pyramid’s steps.

In England, Stonehenge was also built with the equinoxes and solstices in mind.