The series is inspired by the frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, renowned for their striking beauty and enduring natural red hue. The sacredness of the rituals depicted in the frescoes and the various interpretations surrounding this enigmatic site reflect the quest for the divine in each character, akin to the early religious narratives, revealing the mysteries of initiation rituals and sacrifice. The cow embodies symbols of sacrifice and sanctity, serving as a complex protagonist in the artist's interpretation of the red frescoes of the Mysteries.
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The series is inspired by the frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, renowned for their striking beauty and enduring natural red hue. The sacredness of the rituals depicted in the frescoes and the various interpretations surrounding this enigmatic site reflect the quest for the divine in each character, akin to the early religious narratives, revealing the mysteries of initiation rituals and sacrifice. The cow embodies symbols of sacrifice and sanctity, serving as a complex protagonist in the artist's interpretation of the red frescoes of the Mysteries.
Secret Ceremonies of the Villa of the Mysteries 2/3
The series is inspired by the frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, renowned for their striking beauty and enduring natural red hue. The sacredness of the rituals depicted in the frescoes and the various interpretations surrounding this enigmatic site reflect the quest for the divine in each character, akin to the early religious narratives, revealing the mysteries of initiation rituals and sacrifice. The cow embodies symbols of sacrifice and sanctity, serving as a complex protagonist in the artist's interpretation of the red frescoes of the Mysteries.
The works in this series follow the canon of Christian Orthodox painting, employing multi-layered colour application and natural gilding. The unique use of reverse perspective makes the viewer an observer of a sacred New Testament scene, where cows witness the holy actions and replace the images of angels and saints.
Oil, canvas, gold leaf 30 x 30 cm, 2023
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The works in this series follow the canon of Christian Orthodox painting, employing multi-layered colour application and natural gilding. The unique use of reverse perspective makes the viewer an observer of a sacred New Testament scene, where cows witness the holy actions and replace the images of angels and saints.
The works in this series follow the canon of Christian Orthodox painting, employing multi-layered colour application and natural gilding. The unique use of reverse perspective makes the viewer an observer of a sacred New Testament scene, where cows witness the holy actions and replace the images of angels and saints.
The works in this series follow the canon of Christian Orthodox painting, employing multi-layered colour application and natural gilding. The unique use of reverse perspective makes the viewer an observer of a sacred New Testament scene, where cows witness the holy actions and replace the images of angels and saints.
The works follows the Christian Orthodox tradition typical for the icon in the Red Corner. The beloved icon is draped with fabric for a festive and sacred display, giving it a central role in the space. In the scene with the Cow Trinity, the fabric transforms the image into a Baroque-style mise-en-scène. It exceptionally enhances any interior, with the colour and texture of silk harmonising with a wall colour.
Charcoal, linen canvas, silk, 3,3 cm deep frame 33 x 33 cm 2024
The work follows the Christian Orthodox tradition typical for the image of the Seraphim, depicting only the head with wings enclosed in a diamond shape. Instead of wings, the fabric transforms the cow portrait into a Baroque-style mise-en-scène. It exceptionally enhances any interior, with the colour and texture of the silk harmonising with the wall colour and the diamond shape drawing the eye.
Charcoal, linen canvas, silk, 3,3 cm deep frame 33 x 33 cm, 2024
The work follows the Christian Orthodox tradition typical for the image of the Seraphim, depicting only the head with wings enclosed in a diamond shape. Instead of wings, the fabric transforms the cow portrait into a Baroque-style mise-en-scène. It exceptionally enhances any interior, with the colour and texture of the silk harmonising with the wall colour and the diamond shape drawing the eye.
Charcoal, linen canvas, silk, 3,3 cm deep frame 33 x 33 cm, 2024
The work follows the Christian Orthodox tradition typical for the image of the Seraphim, depicting only the head with wings enclosed in a diamond shape. Instead of wings, the fabric transforms the cow portrait into a Baroque-style mise-en-scène. It exceptionally enhances any interior, with the colour and texture of the silk harmonising with the wall colour and the diamond shape drawing the eye.
Charcoal, linen canvas, silk, 3,3 cm deep frame 33 x 33 cm, 2024
The work follows the canon of Christian painting, employing complex layers to achieve a divine light and natural gilding. The Virgin Goddess is surrounded by symbols commonly used to represent saints in magical realism: a banana, an amaranth bush, scorpions, a dove, and yellow butterflies.
Macabre Cows is a series about processes we cannot see with the eye. The series depicts cows trapped in a dark space, swarming in the chaos of an unnatural environment. Even a kind and usually cheerful creature contains the energy of discord.
Macabre Cows is a series about processes we cannot see with the eye. The series depicts cows trapped in a dark space, swarming in the chaos of an unnatural environment. Even a kind and usually cheerful creature contains the energy of discord.