The Lost Prince of the Imaginary Kingdom (Mixed Media Acrylics)-
This work was a composition derived from various drawings with added elements. The center of the image is one of my original photographs, which was cut and glued onto the canvas board. The smaller girl figure is expanding around the photo, and imposed within the larger figure of the boy. The crown is actually a found object element, that was used conceptually and expressively in more ways than one. There is such an array of symbolism and metaphorical information related in this overall composition, that I wish to have this open for future interpretations from viewers. There are multiple personal stories expressed within a universal context, and this work is attempting to be highly illustrative of all human growth. Please feel free to critique or question this piece as a whole, or in a more centralized focus of particular features. The original dimensions of the work are 28in. X 22in. It was started about a year ago, and was recently finished in 2008.
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Paul (Quixote)...
Excellent and whimscal, Robert.
Robert Dye replied
Thanks for the acknowledgment Paul. I think it has a childlike and refined expressive or impressionistic quality/personality. Have you heard the story of the “Princes’ Crown”? I am not sure where it originated, but it has a very amazing overall context… Hope you take care, stay in touch, Peace-
lianne
I really like this Robert – it expresses that childlike wonder and imagination wonderfully – nice style too – strong vibrant color. Just awfully well done if you’ll pardon what seems to be an oxymoron of sorts.
Robert Dye replied
Thanks for all of your feedback lianne. You have summed up the work well. I appreciate your thoughts, and hope you take care, Peace-
Carlos Teófilo
Fantastic Robert.
Robert Dye replied
Thanks for the compliment Carlos. Glad you enjoy this. Hope you take good care, Peace-
AlteredIllusions
Robert, you’ve certainly captured a delightful sense of imaginary play!
Robert Dye replied
Thanks for your acknowledgment here. That was the overall quality that I wanted to express. I am glad to have your thoughts. Please take good care, Peace-
Natalie Broome
Great work!
Robert Dye replied
Thanks for your viewing and comment. There is a rich and detailed message that is open for interpretation here. Glad that you enjoy, and feel free to ask any questions that arise. Take care, Peace-
Dayonda
Right off I see adult musculature in a boy’s costume, the boy’s red wagon holds his personal world, with the stop sign on the lolly-pop showing adult responsiblities and having grown up past wanting to life on candy, as well as taking responsibility for his own actions. He appears to be steering his own course from within his small world, but can’t tell if he’s actually making the wagon move or not. He’s sampled and kept some things from the real world such as the daisy in his wagon matching the ones in the real world. There is some kind of imaginary creature climbing into the wagon- something he’s either not noticed yet or is allowing in his little world, some kind of personal bogey, or fear? That’s what I see from a 5-min study. I don’t know if my interepetations agree with your intentions.
Robert Dye replied
Thank for the good analysis of this mixed media works. You’re correct about the majority of the symbols and the relationships within this work. He is “pulling his own wagon”, and the elements that transform from reality to the imaginary represent this idea of maturing yet retaining creativity. The frog is a general fairy tale symbol of transformation. The found object of the crown is of major importance, and relates to a story of a jailed prince who perpetually bangs his head against the bars of his cell, creating music for the entire kingdom, to enjoy in their freedom, while he is enslaved. The center photo, which expands to the female child, and expresses the overall space of his heart relates to young love, learning from experience, and coming to know himself more. Glad that you viewed and dissected some of this piece, for there is a lot to it which could be interpreted in many ways, by different viewers, but again, you have read the work so directly that it is very amazing to me. I wanted some of the work to have ambiguity and mystery within the collective images, and there is a great deal of symbolism, but It is satisfying to hear that my concepts were conveyed. Glad to hear from you, and hope you take care, keep in touch, and peace be with you-
Dayonda
Thanks—I missed a few completely and got a few completely. So that says we both did very well! lol, yes—you’re getting Watched.
Robert Dye replied
Thanks again for your sincere interest. I have a lot of works, and many more to finish and update in my portfolio. I am very glad to have your support. Please stay in touch, take care, Peace-
Marilyn Brown
Wow, on the homepage and it looks great!!
Robert Dye replied
Thanks for the support Marilyn. It was a pleasant surprise when I logged on tonight. This was a very expressive work, and I am thrilled for the opportunity to display and share it. Hope you are well, take good care, Peace-