The Gold Series

Frank Hyder’s “The Gold Series” is a vivid exploration of nature, transformation, and opulence, featuring koi fish in vibrant colors against golden textured backgrounds. The koi, symbols of perseverance and renewal, swim across shimmering gold leaf canvases, creating a striking interplay between the natural and the ethereal. The use of gold evokes a sense of reverence, elevating each piece into a meditation on beauty, light, and motion. Hyder’s technique brings the fish to life, capturing fleeting moments of vitality and fluidity that invite viewers into a tranquil yet vibrant aquatic world.

The contrasting elements of radiant colors and gold backgrounds reflect both harmony and dynamism. The series invites contemplation of the interplay between the earthly and the divine, while the iridescent quality of the gold gives each painting a constantly changing presence. Through these works, Hyder celebrates the resilience of nature and its beauty, offering a symbolic tribute to life’s perpetual movement and transformation.