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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 66.9 W x 74.8 H x 2 D in
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Images from the Internet and magazines recompose and reconstruct an alternative approach to the myth of Hercules, sometimes distorted, but always focusing on the psychoanalytical and symbolic value. Video games, comic book heroes co-exist with mystical religions and ancient cultures highlighting the everlasting and timeless nature of Ancient Greek myths but also their intertwined relationship and influence with their respective legends of the East (The Legend of Ninourta, Epic of Gigalmesh). Titled Hercules Furens (Ἡρακλῆς Mαινόμενος) the two protagonists from the sci-fi film series Star Wars are represented as centaurs suggesting the bipolar nature of humans and its subjugation of the soul to the "wild horse". Will Hercules manage to outrival his twin brother? The viewer becomes a witness to an "uneven" and somewhat predetermined match, where the hero is both the victim and the culprit and the "good" is only superficial.
Painting:Acrylic on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:66.9 W x 74.8 H x 2 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
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Ships From:Greece.
Customs:Shipments from Greece may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.
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Michail Parlamas was born in 1977 in Piraeus ,Greece. He studied painting at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the department of Applied and Fine Arts with Evangelos Dimitreas as his tutor. He then moved to London to complete his post graduate studies at Saint Martins College of Art and Design(MA in Fine Arts) and East London University(Professional Doctorate in Fine Art).My work makes reference to different cultures, icons and logos. All these elements are juxtaposed in order to question and re-examine the ethical stance of appropriating pre-existing imagery and cultural references. This pluralistic framework that supports the simultaneous existence of different cultural and aesthetic values attempts to create a unique dialogue, which aims to be thought- provoking. Ultimately, the creative intention is to view the past and the present on a single surface in a way that is more relevant and accessible to a younger generation.I am drawn to the contrast between past-present and natural-artificial, which is enhanced by the colour palette, especially the juxtaposition of fluorescent colours against earthy tones. Additionally, the flat surfaces with textural brush marks are emphasised by graphic elements with painterly qualities. The colour selection and painting techniques employed make reference to different art movements, particularly Pop Art, Street Art, and American Abstract Expressionism.
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