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A Pinch of Divinity Painting

Alexey Linkov

Canada

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 8.5 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage, who had always harbored resentment towards Hercules, sent a crab during the epic battle at Lake Lerna to distract Hercules fighting with the Hydra. The crab crept up and pinched him on the heel. Hercules, enraged by the crab's audacity, lifted his foot and crushed the creature. Hera was moved by the bravery and loyalty of a crab and placed it in the sky as the constellation Cancer. In the painting “A Pinch of Divinity,” Hera’s tender gesture towards her pet crab is a whimsical nod to the creature’s future celestial grandeur, immortalizing a moment of divine favor and crustacean ambition. The playful interaction, set against the backdrop of a serene seascape, encapsulates the crab’s imminent ascension to stardom - quite literally - in the starry realms of the constellation Cancer, marking its eternal reward for a pinch of bravery amidst Herculean trials.

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Acrylic on Canvas

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8.5 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

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Alexey Linkov is Ukrainian-born Canadian artist. His Neoclassical style is influenced mostly by the Impressionist and Orientalist movements as well as Psychedelic, Fantasy and Pop art. Alexey combines these styles in his art, creating colorful and surreal scenes of nature, animals, and humans. He often depicts tropical and beach scenes, as well as mythological and historical subjects. He shows a fascination with the beauty and diversity of nature, as well as the mystery and allure of legends and stories. He has a distinctive and colorful style, and shows great technical skills and creativity in his paintings. He also adds his own personal touch and interpretation, to create a unique and original style. Fun Facts about Alexey: - He was denied entry to the Fine Art Academy in the USSR several times because his art was not in line with the Communist Ideology. He had to study art on his own and hide his paintings from the authorities. - He appeared in some movies and TV shows as a minor character, even though he was not a professional actor. His most notable role was Adolf Hitler (uncredited) in a Canadian TV show. - He recently discovered that he was related to Vincent van Gogh through a DNA test. He was surprised and amused by this revelation.

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