Frankreich 2015 (2015) / France 2015 (2015) Statement The work "France 2015" was created as an emotional reflection on a year inscribed in Europe's collective memory. Philipp Josef Daum combines expressive color energy with clear, symbolic elements. Three vertical color fields in blue, white, and red—the French tricolor—structure the lower half of the image, while above it pulsates a vibrant, chaotic composition of red, green, and yellow tones. An oversized heart, musical symbols, and spontaneous brushstrokes speak of passion, pain, and humanity. The contrast between geometric order and emotional gesture creates a tense balance that makes the inner conflict between loss and hope tangible. Details Title: France 2015 Artist: Philipp Josef Daum Year: 2015 Method: Acrylic on canvas Format: 100 × 120 cm Signed: Yes, lower right Condition: Very good / original condition Framing: None, stretcher only Place of creation: Sassenberg, Germany "France 2015" exemplifies Daum's artistic stance: art as a direct response to social and emotional upheavals. The work conveys intensity, vulnerability, and at the same time, the power of cultural identity. The combination of color, rhythm, and symbolism reveals a profoundly humanistic approach – art as an expression of life and resistance.