Blue Lotus

Between 2020 and 2021, Kitson commenced a transformative series of reimagined life drawings, infusing them with rich symbolism, mythology, and vibrant colors. This body of work ultimately paved the way for his compelling ‘Shadow Work’ project.

Rod alongside 4 pieces of his Blue Lotus exhibition on a white wall
by Forest People

Forest People

Size:58x41cm

by Chthonic Boom! Plague of Monkeys

Chthonic Boom! Plague of Monkeys

Size:58x42cm

Ink, oil on paper mounted on board.

by After the Harvest

After the Harvest

Size:42x58cm

Oil and ink on paper and board

(As Ants Fell They Turned into Man) by Myrmidons

Myrmidons

(As Ants Fell They Turned into Man)

Size:42x58cm

Loosely inspired by imagery from a passage in Greek myth where an island of people is wiped out before they are repopulated in numbers after a plea to Zeus, with the transformation of ants as they fell from a tree.

by Blue Lotus

Blue Lotus

Size:41x58cm

Painted with ink and oil over paper mounted on board.

by Wave of Land

Wave of Land

Size:58x42cm

Continuing the nature theme of the earlier Harvest pictures and adding a circular feel with water. The underworld monkey character from Chthonic Boom makes a cameo.

by MANDRAKE

MANDRAKE

Size:41x58cm

A mysterious and mystical plant revered and feared through the ages.

by Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Size:59x42cm

The first painting with more than one figure allowed me to develop the idea of interplay between two figures along with the contrasts of light and dark in their various guises.

by Goat Boy

Goat Boy

Size:42x59cm