Sun King Painting

This painting was inspired by Versailles and the era of Louis XIV. I aim to explore human nature in the context of history and create parallels between past and present. When I paint, I almost always listen to music, but lately the composer of "Sun King" - Luli helps me with his baroque harmony to transport myself out of reality. Just as the dancing monarch and his court retinue turn their backs on the daily problems of Paris and embark on the first open air performance of "Sound Versailles". There in “The Pleasures of the Enchanted Island” they fit into Ariosto's fantasy world. The perfection and sophistication of Versailles are in stark contrast to court life turned into a theater of intrigue and vanity. Illuminated by festive fireworks, Louis XIV's palace is accompanied by the frivolous sounds of splashing fountains. A wonderful backdrop for the heady farce. A person mentally entering this age of extremes feels the rhythm of absolutism wrapped in propaganda and self-centeredness. The Hall of Mirrors, a silent witness of monarchical self-love, continues today to reflect the purely human longing for self-perpetuation pouring into the element of smiling selfies. The impulses of narcissism in the hushed court scene intensify with the approach of old age, where sadness finds solace in the idealized characters of Greek mythology and the casual games of smiling angels. They witness the last breath of the king, identified with the god Apollo, and his remorse for the completely senseless wars and sacrifices. The end of the absolute monarchy comes violently, without any forgiveness or mercy. History constantly tells us about extremes in human evolution, which sooner or later lead to collapse and tragedies.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:63.4 W x 51.2 H x 1.2 D in

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