Marcin Owczarek – Paradise Lost
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The contradiction appears immense: a dizzying jaunt through mythologies and their diverse visual worlds anchored not exclusively in Western tradition, bearing more than a hint of a tour de force, reinforced by echoes of John Milton’s epic work “Paradise Lost” and Sebastian Brant’s “Ship of Fools”, allusions to the political events of the 20th century and, last but by no means least, the artist’s recourse to ancient anthropological perceptions of hybrid creatures. the figures appear in their respective worlds in chaotic, yet colorful disarray.
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The Book of Genesis describes the biblical Garden of Eden (Paradise) which was created by God for the first man and woman – Adam and Eve. It is believed that God formed human beings to live in a Paradise and told them to multiply and coexist with animals, plants and everything else that He had made. It was the time of innocence, the first humans lived with God in harmony with nature. The rivers and lakes were crystal clear and no thievery or sin was known.
The contradiction appears immense: a dizzying jaunt through mythologies and their diverse visual worlds anchored not exclusively in Western tradition, bearing more than a hint of a tour de force, reinforced by echoes of John Milton’s epic work “Paradise Lost” and Sebastian Brant’s “Ship of Fools”, allusions to the political events of the 20th century and, last but by no means least, the artist’s recourse to ancient anthropological perceptions of hybrid creatures. the figures appear in their respective worlds in chaotic, yet colorful disarray.
Additional information
| Weight | 1,5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 26,7 × 22,5 × 2 cm |
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| Date Published | 2015 |
| Specifications | Hardback, 158pp |
| Language | English, German |