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Kale Hatfield
Germany
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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic, Watercolor on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on wood. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 23.6x15.7in
About this artwork
Damocles is a figure from an ancient Greek moral anecdote, made famous by the Roman philosopher and statesman Cicero. He is globally known for the phrase the "Sword of Damocles," which serves as a metaphor for a constantly looming, imminent danger.
Dionysius wanted to demonstrate to Damocles that power and wealth do not bring true happiness or peace of mind. A ruler lives in constant anxiety of betrayal, assassination, and loss of power. The fortune… of those in high positions is extremely fragile.
My painting has aggressive geometries that simulate a swinging sword or blade. The colors are those of shining metal with hints of blood. It's an abstract expression about power and control in the world we live in.
Dionysius wanted to demonstrate to Damocles that power and wealth do not bring true happiness or peace of mind. A ruler lives in constant anxiety of betrayal, assassination, and loss of power. The fortune… of those in high positions is extremely fragile.
My painting has aggressive geometries that simulate a swinging sword or blade. The colors are those of shining metal with hints of blood. It's an abstract expression about power and control in the world we live in.
Kale Hatfield
Germany
Kale Hatfield works with painting and drawing, bringing with him an exceptional background as a goldsmith and visual communicator, inspired by the aesthetics of Kubrick. His technique combines vibrant acrylics, gouache, metallic pigments, and watercolors into kaleidoscopic, abstract compositions where geometric patterns, barcodes, and digital symbols merge—a dialogue between the old and new worlds. His works are profound, mystical, and evoke a sense of longing, alienation, and enigmatic beauty.
Kale Hatfield
Damocles
$1,380
