Dancing Around the Four Sides

I understand why you have posted the painting, but your observation aside that is a fantastic piece of art. The sheen of the golden fabric, the sense that it's as thick and heavy as metal itself not brocade. I am not familiar with the artist, so thank you for introducing me to his work.

(Also yes, very apropos... and reminds me of the orcs in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies, curiously enough. I wonder if the artist's work served as inspiration.)