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The Oracle of Xenoclea (2022)Oil painting by Paul Kingsley Squire
122 x 92 x 2cm (unframed) / 122 x 92cm (actual image size)
£2,500
Original artwork description
Artwork Statement
This work is the first in a new series of figurative works "Augury". This painting features Xenoclea who in classical mythology was the Pythia, or priestess and oracle, of the temple of Apollo at Delphi. She can see in all directions of time, forwards and backwards and into different dimensions, all of which are symbolised by the other figures.
“Augury” series statement
This series of works weaves together themes of mythology, science fiction, esoterica and the occult into old master inspired fantasy dreamscapes. These works represent something ancient and modern, drawing inspiration from the renaissance and baroque periods. The method used requires an underpainting in earth tones with translucent layers of oils to build the overall colour scheme. Details are added and refined as the work progresses.
Materials used:
Oil paint on gallery wrap canvas
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 122 x 92 x 2cm (unframed) / 122 x 92cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#figurative#surreal#fantasy#symbolism#mythology#visionary#myth#thought-provoking#transformations
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Original artwork description
Artwork Statement
This work is the first in a new series of figurative works "Augury". This painting features Xenoclea who in classical mythology was the Pythia, or priestess and oracle, of the temple of Apollo at Delphi. She can see in all directions of time, forwards and backwards and into different dimensions, all of which are symbolised by the other figures.
“Augury” series statement
This series of works weaves together themes of mythology, science fiction, esoterica and the occult into old master inspired fantasy dreamscapes. These works represent something ancient and modern, drawing inspiration from the renaissance and baroque periods. The method used requires an underpainting in earth tones with translucent layers of oils to build the overall colour scheme. Details are added and refined as the work progresses.
Materials used:
Oil paint on gallery wrap canvas
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 122 x 92 x 2cm (unframed) / 122 x 92cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#figurative#surreal#fantasy#symbolism#mythology#visionary#myth#thought-provoking#transformations