3 Moires Painting

Title: 3 Graces For this work I was inspired by the Greek mythology, the Moirai, often known in English as the Fates (Latin: Fatae), were the white-robed incarnations of destiny; their Roman equivalent was the Parcae (euphemistically the "sparing ones"). Their number became fixed at three: Clotho (spinner), Lachesis (allotter) and Atropos (unturnable). This work is made by the ancient process of preparing the board with bolo, gold leaf and puncturing. The part of painting on gold leaf is an specific process of applying oil color on metallic surface and use of garlic as glue and other “secrets” of Siena’s school. I love to take all of these ancient techniques and turn it into a contemporary way. Series: Unknown Monk The project of “Unknown monk” as allegorical character who represent Italian knowledge in art technique updated in contemporary way. The idea of the project is a kind of promotion of Italian know-how that I’m carrying around the world for a long time. The first stop was a solo show with masterclass that I had at the Triumph Gallery in Moscow. The second stop was the workshop at Fontbonne University. The third stage will be a workshop with a solo exhibition at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles next October. For more info http://www.alexfolla.com/unknownmonk.html

Painting:Oil on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:33.1 W x 49.2 H x 0.8 D in

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