The Labyrinth
The labyrinth was a maze created by the brilliant engineer Daedalus for King Minos to hold prisoners from ever escaping. The Minotaur resided deep within it’s depths, later to be slain by the hero Theseus. Of course Daedalus himself later became a captive to his own creation. Since even he could not find a way to escape from his own construction, he devised wings of wax and feathers and string, and, along with his son, Icharus, flew from the confines of the labyrinth. Icharus, not heeding his father’s warning, flew on too high toward the sun, causing the wax in his wings to melt; and he fell to the earth, and his death.
The labyrinth has been observed in many cultures to be a metaphor of the depths of the human psyche. From the ideas of old Greece to medieval cathedrals to the modern ideas of the psychoanylist Carl Jung, the labyrinthean depths of our own minds may very well be of the very highest construction and capability, as well as our greatest obstacle toward true enlightenment and freedom.
Original work was created using watercolor and gouache media on Arches cold-press 180lb. cotton rag.
Available for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
Zeanana, 11 months ago
I really enjoy your descriptions to your artwork. Very rich in general knowledge and absolutely interesting. Keep them going :D I enjoy your art greatly!
I am sorry to read you are not happy with this image, though I am looking forward to see the version you ARE happy with.
Best,
Z.
Robert Knapman, 10 months ago
Your work is wonderful and I too love your words of illustration.
Care, 10 months ago
love a painting with a metaphor ingrained….fantastic work…!....really enyoyed your description again….
Juilee Pryor, 10 months ago
my favorite image I think. painful to watch but beautiful to observe.
Bridgett Ferguson, 10 months ago
I love your work!
You have a wonderfully unique style and imagination! :)
micmac, 10 months ago
A real piece of art,so deep and the colors are amazing.
sallystar, 10 months ago
wow! cool
Damian, 9 months ago
Brilliant, love the image and your description.
Al Neaimi, 9 months ago
super
Jacktupp, 8 months ago
Not happy with the image you say …...it’s AMAZING !
Carlos Solorza, 8 months ago
outstanding work
Kelly Boyle, 7 months ago
this is stunning
monhiver, 6 months ago
very very nice work!
Ruth Hunter, 6 months ago
great gesture..strength of emotion!
Becc Orszag, 6 months ago
wow, such talent really, i wish i had more intelligent words to say about your art, but honestly it leaves me speechless.
jjscott, 5 months ago
it is kind of linke the labyrinth inside, not showing the face may somehow obliterate it, yet facing our fears to part of our journey as humans. But you are caught in a trap whether to explore, or hide from it…..the painting expresses that pulling between two forces, hiding the face gut exposing the strength of the body. made an impression thankyou
Teagan Watts, 5 months ago
your work is so beautiful and heartfelt. amazing!
April Mansilla, 4 months ago
beautiful work …I love the feeling of his chaos
andrea volz, 3 months ago
excellent work
Natalie Foss, 2 months ago
Beautiful…
Liza Paizis, 2 months ago
this is an incredibly evocative and mysterious painting capturing another element of the Minotaur myth beautifully
fatchickengirl, 17 days ago
Dark, strange and unable tos ee the head; which is the point lost inside his own nightmare…
Great stuff!!!