Pedro Friedeberg Mexican, 1936-2026

The artwork uses color and shape to create a contrast between its left and right sides, with warm, bright colors on one side and cool, dark ones on the other. Half of the frame is painted black, while the other half is gilded, symbolizing the duality of life. The piece features recurring motifs from the artist, including Ancient Greek designs, Vishnu deities, mandalas, and Buddhas.

On the left side of the painting, two Hindu deities, likely Vishnu, hold the shankha (conch), chakra (discus), gada (club), or padma (lotus) in their four hands. Multiple conch shells symbolize spiritual connection, creation, and purification in many traditions, representing divine energy and the primordial sound of creation (Om). They are used in rituals to summon spirits, mark new beginnings, and serve as symbols of authority and protection. The right side of the painting features six Buddhas arranged in ascending order from bottom to top. The middle portion displays two full mandalas, symbolic circular designs originating in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, meaning "circle" in Sanskrit. Mandala represents the cosmos. Traditionally, mandalas are complex, sacred diagrams used in rituals; they are now also popular art forms, often used in secular contexts to promote mindfulness, creativity, and calm due to their repetitive patterns and symmetrical structure. The use of the mandala can be seen as transcending religious boundaries.

The work showcases his characteristic use of geometric designs, perspective, and color, resulting in a cohesive and visually pleasing composition.

The title, "No hay mal que por bien no venga," translates to “Every cloud has a silver lining.”