Icarus stands on the precipice and looks skyward. He is at the tipping point – the point of no return. I wanted to try to capture that endorphin filled ecstatic moment, that spit second, as the prospect of either soaring or falling to his death becomes a reality and is no longer his choice, he cannot go back now.
This classical tale has many layers of meaning. Hopefully, this representation adds another.
While creating this work, one piece of music haunted me – Past the Point of No Return from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. Many of the lyrics seemed to capture the mood I wanted to portray.
Comments
Thank you Myn!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Striking and dramatic image, Graeme.
Thank you Sue – much appreciated.
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Beautiful image!!! Outstanding layering and colors!!!!! Great composition Graeme!!!!!
Thank you so much Greta – I’m so glad I’m not the only one who likes it! :-)
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Thanks Francis!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
i love the story of icarus.. great job with this rendition :)
Thank you! It has been a favourite subject for many artists – coming up with something different was a real challenge!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Congratulations on your feature! your work is amazing.
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Love,
Manolya & Lestat
Many, many thanks Manolya & Lestat – I feel very honoured and am absolutely delighted!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
This image is amazing….love the sky.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy it – took forever getting it to look the way I wanted!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
While creating this work, one piece of music haunted me – Past the Point of No Return from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. Many of the lyrics seemed to capture the mood I wanted to portray.
Thank you!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Congratulations! Placegetter in On The Edge challenge…
Epic work!
Thank you and thanks to all who voted! :-)
– Graeme Hindmarsh