"Fallen" Painting

Ben Skydale is the pseudonym under which I create fantastic-realistic paintings—so different from my usual abstract style that they feel as if they were painted by an entirely different personality. To resolve this contrast, I chose to work under a pseudonym. Painting in this style is my escape, a way to refine my skills, and an exercise in exploring a different realm of imagination. Here, I become a child again, speaking the language of fairy tales—including those for adults, like Star Trek or Star Wars. These visions go beyond what is immediately visible, carrying poetry and hidden symbols beneath the surface.

The first series, The Power of Gentleness, was a collection of female portraits inspired by both the aesthetics of classical portraiture and the world of Star Trek, telling stories that are melancholic yet triumphant. The second series, Two Kingdoms, forms a complete narrative that can only be fully understood by experiencing all six paintings: Fallen, Asleep, In Darkness, Awaken, In Joy, and And Happiness. The year 2025 is, for me, the year of "Gates."
Paintings from my first exhibition are in private collections.