Collection: ATUH Page 247 - Empathetic Spiral Dialogue Collection

The image titled Empathetic Spiral Dialogue is a vibrant vertical Tachism style painting that symbolizes the concept of HeartSpeak: A Process Model for Empathetic Dialogue . The heart of the composition is a swirling vortex of colors, radiating outwards in a dynamic spiral that suggests movement and flow. Warm hues of red, orange, and yellow suggest passion and warmth, while cooler shades of blue and green introduce balance and calmness, perhaps representing the harmonization of emotional expression and empathetic listening. The spiral appears to originate from the profile of a human head, which emerges seamlessly from the lower left portion of the painting. The figure s head is stylized and simplified, with a distinct red motif that echoes the shape of a heart, indicating a focus on emotional communication and interpersonal connection. Drips and splashes of paint cascade down the canvas, emphasizing the raw, expressive nature of the art. Some of the splatters seem to defy gravity, further enhancing the sense of fluidity and the breaking of conventional structures, evocative of freeing dialogue from the constraints of misunderstanding. Abstract shapes and forms blend with more concrete elements, suggesting a dialogue between the tangible and the emotional, the said and the unsaid. Overall, the piece captures the essence of emotional exchange, vividly conveying the depth, complexity, and beauty of empathetic interaction through its abstract visual language.