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Argus

Artist: Kristel Bechara
Year: 2024
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: H 120cm x W 80cm
Edition: Original Artwork 1 of 1
Status: Available

Renowned for his multitude of eyes, Argus the All-Seeing One symbolizes ever-watchful vigilance and omnipresence. His imposing figure, a mosaic of eyes, dominates the canvas, each eye witnessing the world's truths and secrets, reflecting constant awareness and the power of observation.

To Argus's left, Io, transformed into a white cow and bound to an olive tree, embodies innocence ensnared by forces beyond her control. Her plight symbolizes the struggles and transformations women endure, shaped by greater powers.

In the backdrop, a peacock, sacred to Hera, adds another layer of meaning. This bird symbolizes the goddess who orchestrated Io's plight, representing the divine forces influencing mortal lives.

The stark black and white silhouettes of these figures, set against vibrant cloths of colors and patterns, create a striking contrast. This juxtaposition illustrates the complexity of the myth, intertwining themes of fate, jealousy, power, and transformation.

The colorful patterns enveloping the scene evoke the unpredictable tapestry of life, where beauty and pain, freedom and captivity, divine and mortal are inextricably linked.

Kristel Bechara

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