Cerberus
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39.4" H x 47.2" W x 1.5" D x 10 lbs
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This painting offers an interpretation of the mythical moment when Herakles, represented by his iconographic attribute: the lion skin, captures Cerberus. This mythical dog served as the guardian of the Underworld's gates, the fierce multi-headed hound of Hades, God of the Underworld. Capturing the creature's terrifying and otherworldly nature, Cerberus is portrayed with a body intertwined with vile snakes. The star at the centre of the composition serves as a symbol of the perpetual darkness that shrouds the realm of the dead. The use of muted colours enhances the sense of foreboding and mystery that surrounds the mythological narrative. The abstract representation of hell expands the imaginative landscape of Greek mythology, allowing for interpretations that transcend literal depictions and delve into the symbolic and psychological depths of the underworld. This approach invites viewers to engage with the mythological narrative on a symbolic level, exploring themes such as death, the afterlife, and the human psyche. The surreal and fantastical elements of the underworld can be interpreted as manifestations of primal fears, existential questions, and the mysteries of the human condition.

Year Created
2024
Location
UK
Colors
BlackTanGrayWhitePale Yellow
Materials & Tools
Oil PaintCanvas
Search Terms
greek mythologycerberushadesancient culturesymbolism
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Szilvia Ponyiczki
Grantham, UK
Our ever-accelerating, computerized world diminishes the age-old human ability of intuition and imagination. By mapping the world of symbols, C.G. Jung opened a path to the ancient knowledge residing in the personal and collective unconscious; giving humanity the opportunity to recover its lost archaic capabilities. As an artist, I work on the visual portrayal of the world of the unconscious based on Jung's theories. My biomorphic hieroglyphics represent this sphere; and though my focus is on painting, sometimes I give these shapes a sculptural form. The main aspect of my work is the exploration of the personal and the collective unconscious through art. I am fascinated by the common threads that run through cultures and histories, revealing our shared humanity. Dream interpretation is a key element of my creative process, which provides the basis for capturing the non-tangible and makes it possible to build up a world parallel to the unconscious. In my paintings, shapes and negative space meet and entwine resulting in layers to explore. To tap into deeper levels, I use figurative abstraction to create an expressive and emotionally charged visual realm. The schematic and simplified forms come from an ever-growing visual library I have built up over years of studies, supplemented by content related imagery taken from creation myths, traditional fairy tales and alchemical manuscripts. On each painting, to enhance a certain aspect of the meaning I work with saturated colour palette. The varied use of abstract and symbolic elements always generates a new story waiting to be interpreted by the audience.
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