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'Caritas'

John Afflick

2023 • United Kingdom • Oil, Tempera on Wood

38 x 27 in

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John Afflick

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Medium : Oil, Tempera on Wood
Other details : Artwork on wood. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
Dimensions : 38.2x26.6in

About this artwork

In this painting, I sought to embody the grace of human connection, drawing on the rich heritage of classical art. Using oil, tempera, and gilding on plaster, I infused the work with a sense of timeless elegance. The figures are rendered in a realistic style, evoking the emotional depth of the bonds they share. Symbolic elements grace the composition, inviting viewers to delve into a narrative that whispers of love, care, and unity. This piece is… a beacon of warmth and serene contemplation, meant to elevate any space with its radiant and harmonious energy.
John Afflick has incorporated the ancient game of snakes and ladders around a main central image. 'Caritas', the sixth instalment in his 'Virtues' series, is an adaptation of the William Adolphe Bouguereau masterpiece 'Charity' painted in 1878. The woman represents a universal charitable entity that feeds all humanity with a physical and spiritual sustenance.

John Afflick

United Kingdom

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« I can't remember ever not creating art, it's always been a part of me, like a limb or an organ, it's always been there. »

John Afflick is an award-winning artist based in the United Kingdom whose paintings have been widely exhibited in England. His works delve into consciousness, the human spirit or soul, as well as explore existence beyond our physical senses throughout life and the afterlife. In his artistic process, Afflick employs traditional techniques from many different eras, "from Gothic altarpieces to the high Renaissance".

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'Caritas'

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