Original artwork description:

Playing with figuration and abstraction, this painting highlights the struggle between idealism and reality, and the journey of seeking redemption, understanding, or self-improvement in the face of adversity.

Drawing parallels between certain myths and religious narratives of Icarus and his unchecked hubris for flying too close to the sun as well as the fallen angel/wilderness spirit Azazel as being misunderstood and a scapegoat for the transgression, and the consequences of defying divine order.

Made using a base of natural pigments sourced locally to the artist's studio in Oaxaca, Mexico, namely Cempasuchil (Mexican Marigold), then stretched, primed with rabbit skin glue and finished with oil paints.

Materials used:

Oil paint and natural pigments on canvas

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