ODYSSEY’S HELMET (2021) Peinture par Daria Kolosova

The helmet of a warrior of ancient Greece is the most recognizable and effective piece of historical armor. The standard of power and beauty, a symbol of courage, fortitude and fearlessness, created in the 7th century. BC e., he became the main helmet of all Ancient Greece. Thanks to individual forging, each piece became inimitable and unique.

The artist Daria Kolosova called this picture - “Odyssey’s Helmet” . Exclusively handcrafted to reflect the essence of its legendary owner. The painting is painted in oil on a natural copper sheet stretched over a wooden frame.

Odysseus is the most prominent historical and literary figure in ancient Greece. King of the island of Ithaca, a brave warrior, an inimitable tactician and strategist, endowed with intelligence and ingenuity. The man thanks to whom the Greeks were able to capture the great Troy, after a protracted 10 years of war. A traveler like no other. His image became the prototype of the ideal hero of the ancient past.

“Odyssey’s Helmet” - an impeccable symbol of masculinity, valor, beauty. Its brilliant, formidable appearance alarms and delights.

The bright plume symbolizes power and triumph, standing proudly at the top of the armor. The deep red color demonstrates determination and full combat readiness. Holds a horse comb, beloved by the Greeks, a symbol of light and renewal, the phoenix bird. An amazing mythical creature, capable of being burned up, reborn again, being a fearless example of victory over death.

Shining with gold, the Greek lines of the Odyssey gracefully settled on a copper canvas, enriching the warlike image with ancient history.
Dazzling copper tints play in the light, filling the picture with sophistication and nobility.

“Odyssey’s Helmet” performed by Daria looks brutal and stern, to match its famous owner, as if they are both ready for brave travels and vivid historical battles again.

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