Yes, the centaur! That is wild, I’ve never heard of that. I appreciate your take on the different ways a tale hits you in the single canvas portrait vs a play - there is always hope (& dramatic tension) when you watch it in action, no matter how well you know the story. But I also enjoy these compilation paintings, as an intriguing way to view the progression of time, and to see the person’s innocence/unknowing despite standing literally inches away from their fate.
Thanks for bringing Art to Substack, it’s always a pleasure to read your explorations!
Yes, the centaur! That is wild, I’ve never heard of that. I appreciate your take on the different ways a tale hits you in the single canvas portrait vs a play - there is always hope (& dramatic tension) when you watch it in action, no matter how well you know the story. But I also enjoy these compilation paintings, as an intriguing way to view the progression of time, and to see the person’s innocence/unknowing despite standing literally inches away from their fate.
Thanks for bringing Art to Substack, it’s always a pleasure to read your explorations!
Yes, they're very effective artworks. But I realized that the reason they fascinated me was also what unsettled me. 😬
got me wikipedia'ing the plot of the film "The Flash." "...already on the platter while Salome is still twirling..." good one!
Hah, yes, poor Barry Allen, trying to save his mother, over and over again...