True and False Gods (2022) Painting by Art Mag
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Oil
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Fabric
on Canvas
- Dimensions Height 33.5in, Width 39.4in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Categories Paintings under $20,000 Surrealism Spirituality
In the metro, many people were hiding from the shelling. Next to me were three Hare Krishnas, followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition.
We got into a discussion about the role of God in each person's life and the immortality of the human soul. All the while, bombs and rockets were exploding above us.
The bombardment ended, and so did my intriguing discussion with the Hare Krishnas.
I thought deeply about what I had heard from them regarding God and the immortality of the soul. This reflection inspired me to create the painting "True and False Gods."
In this painting, I depict a person who desires to worship a deity so that their soul is not as barren as a desert. I believe that faith in God makes a person strong, while lack of faith makes them weak.
In the 21st century, every man and woman has the right to freely choose whether to believe in God or to be an atheist.
A person can fill their soul and life with faith in any ideology or philosophy.
This painting is done in the style of a medieval Christian icon.
Depicted as True and False Gods are Jesus Christ, Hermes, the Goddess of Eroticism, Lucifer, and Benito Mussolini—the founder of fascism.
I want viewers of this painting to feel the significance of faith in gods and atheism. Each viewer should reflect on what to fill their soul with to make their life happy and interesting!
In creating this painting, I was inspired by two works of the great El Greco: "The Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Assisi" (1600) and "The Opening of the Fifth Seal" (1614).
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My artistic alias is Art Mag, esiding in Kharkiv city, Ukraine. Armed with an art education from the esteemed Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, I proudly represent Ukrainian contemporary art as a versatile artist, sculptor, and jeweler.
My artistic journey is a fusion of intellectual surrealism, sculpting masterpieces from precious metals, and crafting luxury jewelry for both men and women. Through my work, I aim to articulate the complexities of modern existence in the 21st century.
Rooted in the traditions of the 19th-century French academic painting school, my creations delve into thought-provoking narratives, exploring themes of freedom and human psychology. Influenced by the pioneering works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Cesare Lombroso, I infuse powerful archetypes and contemporary symbols into my art.
My oeuvre encompasses a diverse cast of characters, ranging from religious figures like Jesus Christ to mythical beings such as Lucifer, alongside modern icons like financial magnates and artificial intelligence. Yet, amidst this eclectic mix, I strive for clarity, eschewing fantastical imagery for more accessible forms reminiscent of Paul Delvaux and René Magritte.
Each painting displayed on this platform bears witness to a tumultuous period in Ukrainian history, painted amidst the chaos of war from March 2022 to November 2023. Despite the constant threat of enemy bombardment, I persevered, drawing inspiration from the adversity of my surroundings. Much like Picasso in wartime Paris, I risked life and limb to produce captivating surrealist works that speak to the resilience of the human spirit amidst conflict.
I am a Ukrainian contemporary artist, sculptor, and jeweler.
I paint pictures in the style of (intellectual) surrealism, create sculptures from precious metals, and make luxury jewelry for men and women.
"I enjoy expressing my thoughts and ideas about the modern human and their real life in the 21st century through surrealism."
I create my paintings in the traditions of the 19th-century French academic painting school.
All of my paintings have floor-provoking and provocative plots, imbued with the spirit of absolute freedom.
My work has been greatly influenced by the scientific works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Cesare Lombroso on psychology and human behavior.
In the plots of my paintings, I use powerful archetypes (elements of the collective unconscious) and the main symbols of the modern world.
The most discussed fashion themes in the media become the subjects of my paintings.
The main characters of my paintings are:
Jesus Christ, Lucifer, angels, demons, Hermes the God of Trade, shamans, pagan deities, criminals, financial magnates, beautiful girls, sexual excesses, money, dictators, animals, artificial intelligence, weapons, knights, samurai, and other ancient warriors.
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Nationality:
UKRAINE
- Date of birth : 1973
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Ukrainian Contemporary Artists Artists presented by a gallery
