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.
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Zeanana
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
Your work is wonderful and I too love your words of illustration.
Care
love a painting with a metaphor ingrained….fantastic work…!....really enyoyed your description again….
Juilee Pryor
my favorite image I think. painful to watch but beautiful to observe.
Bridgett Ferguson
I love your work!
You have a wonderfully unique style and imagination! :)
micmac
A real piece of art,so deep and the colors are amazing.
sallystar
wow! cool
Damian
Brilliant, love the image and your description.
Al Neaimi
super
Jacktupp
Not happy with the image you say …...it’s AMAZING !
Carlos Solorza
outstanding work
Kelly Boyle
this is stunning
monhiver
very very nice work!
Ruth Hunter
great gesture..strength of emotion!
Becc Orszag
wow, such talent really, i wish i had more intelligent words to say about your art, but honestly it leaves me speechless.
jjscott
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
your work is so beautiful and heartfelt. amazing!
April Mansilla
beautiful work …I love the feeling of his chaos
volzandrea
excellent work
Natalie Foss
Beautiful…
Liza Paizis
this is an incredibly evocative and mysterious painting capturing another element of the Minotaur myth beautifully
fatchickengirl
Dark, strange and unable tos ee the head; which is the point lost inside his own nightmare…
Great stuff!!!
Maureen Bullis
So expressive, as if he’s tangled up in his own thoughts.
J Anderson
Great work, great description!
Kirbo
Brilliant
vampvamp 8 days ago
fan- tas- tic! love it! :)