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Artwork details
- Medium : Oil, Silver leaf on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on wood. Artwork framed.
- Dimensions : 37x37in
About this artwork
This opening work represents those in positions of power—individuals who execute the most ruthless actions in exchange for ephemeral and vain wealth. The pristine blue suit and red tie symbolize authority and worldly success, while the firmly held coin embodies the materialism that defines and consumes him. The diving helmet, seemingly egalitarian, becomes a heavy, oppressive machine that isolates him, underlining a system that dehumanizes. Metal…
bars across the torso and arms reinforce both physical and ideological imprisonment. Behind him, anatomical silhouettes in black and white recall lost human essence—sensitivity, connection, and true humanity. This painting serves as a direct message to those who consider themselves untouchable, whispering 'memento mori': a reminder of life’s brevity and the futility of human ambition.
Heyder Reyes
United States
Credentials
- Favorited by galleries
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Heyder Reyes primarily uses oil on canvas, drawing, and mixed media, with a background rooted in symbolic realism with nuances of graphic humor, illustration, and installation. Her style combines technical precision with conceptual depth, integrating visual metaphors, symbols, and enigmatic characters that explore identity, exile, and memory. In each work, she guides the viewer toward a profound emotional introspection, conveying feelings of longing, displacement, and resilience, where the personal becomes universal.