The Wanderer’s Labyrinth | Aug. 18

This artwork evokes the existential and ontological concerns of Jean-Paul Sartre‘s concept of being-for-itself, where individual freedom and responsibility are paramount. The image also nods to Joseph Campbell‘s idea of the Hero’s Journey, where the protagonist must navigate through challenges and trials to achieve self-discovery. The “Lost Boy” (the central figure) represents the individual’s search for identity, meaning, and purpose in a seemingly chaotic world. His journey through the labyrinth symbolizes the complexities of human experience, where one must confront fears, doubts, and uncertainties to find their way out.

Title: “The Wanderer’s Labyrinth”

Description: The artwork, “The Wanderer’s Labyrinth,” is a digital illustration created using Blender, inkscape y gimp software. The composition features:

• A central figure (the Lost Boy) with a Fauvist-inspired color palette, reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s  expressive brushwork.
• A maze-like background, inspired by M.C. Escher’s impossible constructions and Dante Alighieri’s  Divine Comedy.
• Intricate details and textures created using Gimp’s layering and blending tools.

The image’s bold lines, vibrant colors, and complex composition invite the viewer to explore the labyrinthine journey of self-discovery, mirroring the existential quest for meaning and purpose.

References:

Jean-Paul Sartre: “Being and Nothingness” (1943)
Joseph Campbell: “The Hero with a Thousand Faces” (1949)
Vincent van Gogh: Fauvist period (1890s-1900s)
M.C. Escher: Impossible constructions series (1950s-1960s)
Dante Alighieri: Divine Comedy (1320s)

Software: Blender + Gimp + Inkscape.

Author: Marco Antonio P.R.

Date: 15 Aug. 2018.

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