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The Burning Truth: Cassandra’s Unavailing Knowledge of Troy’s End Painting
Canada
Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 10 W x 16 H x 0.1 D in
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The painting captures Cassandra’s tragic fate intertwined with Troy’s downfall. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was blessed with the gift of prophecy by Apollo but was cursed never to be believed after she spurned his advances. Here, she embodies ignored wisdom and impending doom. The burning Troy symbolizes irreversible destruction resulting from human folly – ignoring warnings and succumbing to pride or deceit. Cassandra’s helpless stance underscores her curse – possessing knowledge but powerless to invoke change. The dark backdrop amplifies impending doom while fire’s glow casts an eerie illumination on Cassandra – highlighting her isolation amidst chaos. Every flame reflects ignored prophecies turning into real-time tragedies; every ember signifies lost opportunities for redemption. In this tragic spectacle, Cassandra isn’t just a character but symbolizes every voice of reason silenced, every truth ignored leading societies into abysses of self-inflicted ruin. It’s not just about Troy but any civilization that ignores wisdom, embraces arrogance or neglects foresight – destined to be consumed by self-engineered infernos. This artwork isn’t merely historical recounting; it’s a timeless warning echoing Cassandra’s unheeded voices through ages – urging reflection upon our actions’ consequences before we too become silent spectators of our own undoing amidst blazing ruins of disregarded truths.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Oil on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:10 W x 16 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Alexey Linkov is an artist based in Toronto, Canada, and he uses oil as his main mediums. His style is influenced mostly by the Impressionist and Orientalist movements as well as Psychedelic, Fantasy and Pop art and he 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 discovered that he was related to Baron von Rothschild, a famous banker and philanthropist, through a DNA test. He was surprised and amused by this revelation.
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