Gustav Herold's Atlas Print

A contemporary, statement twist on old and/or famous sculptures of even older stories - in my personal, darker key. Inspired by how these old myths, legends and stories have carved their way through generation after generation and been interpreted by artist after artist. This Acrylic on stretched canvas painting is based on the Gustav Herold Sculpture of the titan Atlas holding up the skies - in Frankfurt, Germany. I also have 'glitched' the image as a nod to the modern digital artist era, and the kinds of effects which can be achieved with digital art tech, even if my process and technique is much more 'traditional' in nature. I aim to combine history with the contemporary, creating statement art which both gives room to reflect on history, continuing the pattern of keeping these legends alive and to inspire new interpretations and new ideas to be reflected too. As Herold's Atlas is supported by figures representing Steam and Electricity (which was the tech of his time), my interpretation of Herold's Atlas also now holds a representation of the skies as we see them through our generation of technology - a sky interpreted and inspired by the kinds of images we see through modern telescopes, lenses and the legendary Hubble Telescope. As astrophysicists say - the further you look into the skies and space, you look further back in time. It seems to me an almost romantic parallel, even if it’s in a darker, more melancholic tone.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:8 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.