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Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
Dimensions :
45.7x35in
About this artwork
Reading the Iliad from a different perspective, delving into the emotions and inner conflicts of Menelaus and Helen adds complexity to the plot, highlighting the human nuances of their love story.
Menelaus, the king of Sparta, is trapped in an emotional struggle as he tries to navigate between his love for Helen and the duty to lead the Greek army against Troy. On one hand, he is in love with Helen and wants to bring her back home, to regain her… love and trust. On the other hand, he is burdened with the task of avenging the wounded honor and dignity of himself and his brother Agamemnon, a crucial commitment in ancient Greek society that he cannot ignore.
The intensity of these feelings torments him deeply, leading him to reflect on the true nature of love, sacrifice, and vengeance. He often finds himself in moments of solitude, contemplating the consequences of war and how he could reclaim his love without losing his humanity.
« The paintings seem to aim for realism, but upon closer look we notice every deviation marked by the sharp contrast from one element to another. »
Marco Barberio is an established Italian painter who has exhibited his work internationally, including in Spain, Australia and the UK. Having cultivated a firm passion for art and creativity from a young age, he has worked as an art director as well as in web development and entrepreneurship alongside his artistic practice. Barberio's paintings primarily balance the dualism of realist forms and conceptual symbols, a style he describes as 'sampled realism.' His works ultimately offer each viewer the opportunity to contemplate the metaphors present in modern digital life, layering colors and curves to raise questions about loss, knowledge and reality.
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