This striking painting depicts several stick-like figures ascending a series of white, floating platforms against a vibrant, chaotic backdrop. The background features bold splashes of orange, red, and turquoise, with a large yellow-orange orb suggesting a sun or moon in the upper portion. The figures are rendered in simple black silhouettes with circular heads, positioned at different heights throughout the composition, creating a sense of journey or progression upward. Dripping paint effects and vertical streaks add to the painting's emotional intensity, while architectural shapes in dark blues and blacks frame the left and right edges. The overall effect suggests a difficult climb or ascent through a dreamlike, almost apocalyptic urban landscape, reflecting the "plight" referenced in the title.