Tezos

Memory of Leviathan: Xanthopsia 57

Creator

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Description

The work « Memory of Leviathan » is part of a subrealist abstraction approach, a movement that draws on the unconscious and buried memories to create images oscillating between reality and dreamlike reality. By superimposing Van Gogh's original painting with layers of acrylic and digital paint, I create a dialogue between past and present, between the materiality of traditional painting and the immateriality of digital technology. This technical hybridization reflects the tension between the organic and the technological, while retaining a human and emotional dimension. The minimalist, architectural cardboard-wood structure adds a physical dimension to the work, giving it a three-dimensional presence without the need for 3D modeling tools. This choice reinforces the idea of organic creation, rooted in the tangible, while exploring abstract forms evoking the vestiges of a distant past, that of the gigantic creatures that inhabited the oceans millions of years ago. This reference to the mythical sea monster Leviathan symbolizes both the power of nature and its ephemeral nature, a shadow hovering behind the infinite beauty of the beaches. Van Gogh's work, Fisherman on the Beach, is reinterpreted here as an anchor for a reflection on these themes. Van Gogh himself was obsessed with the duality and tensions of nature, seeking to capture both the beauty and violence of the world around him. By revisiting this work, Memory of Leviathan extends this approach by exploring buried memories, the traces of a distant past that still resonate in the present. This idea of collective memory, embodied by the Leviathan, refers to both natural history and mythology, creating a bridge between reality and imagination. Conclusion: A Contemplative Allegory Memory of Leviathan is a contemplative allegory about memory, duality, and perception. Blending subrealist abstraction, mixed media, and profound philosophical reflection, this work invites the viewer to explore the tensions between chaos and harmony, past and present, darkness and light. It testifies to the power of art to reinvent itself while remaining true to its human and emotional essence. The Xanthopsia collection, with its altered and utopian vision, thus offers a new way of seeing the world, celebrating beauty even in the darkest moments. tribute to Van Gogh : Fisherman on the Beach see original at: Kröller-Müller Museum format / media / size / speed / editions 2160 x 3840 px / mp4 / 116 MB / 8 fps / 1/1