Ancient Stories I 2024-

These works explore themes of creation, transformation, and the unknown. They capture echoes of ancient wisdom—fragments of creation myths, archetypal forms, and symbolic patterns drawn from ancient art—that reflect the universal human experience. Rooted in years of research into prehistoric art and the art of the six cradles of civilization, each painting delves into our ancestral past and the unconscious mind, inviting viewers on a journey to hidden realms where mystery and timelessness converge.

The god Anu grasps the essence of spirit, celestial bodies and symbols infiltrate the atmosphere, and living creatures are formed from dust and meaning.

Enli separates heaven from earth, the all-seeing eye watches, celestial symbols guide, primordial living creatures stir and soar, and Anki gives birth to humanity.

Ancient symbols fill the atmosphere, celestial bodies form, and primordial beings dance, transferring their energies into the living world.

Part of a triptych.
This painting is a complex tapestry of ancient symbols and mythological motifs, inviting contemplation on themes of power, protection, and the interplay between light and darkness. The lindworm atop the thunderbolt represents a convergence of ancient deities and symbols from Mesopotamian, Greek, and Hindu mythology. These symbols, evolving over time and across cultures, symbolize various aspects of divinity, warfare, and cosmic balance.