The Spirit of Ice and Flame (after César Franck; fantasia in A) 2015 laminated particle board, oil pastel 1300Х560

 

 

Endless Iceland glaciers alternate with high seismic activity areas. The main character of the picture is a defeated rebel. He has revolted against the common principles and has been exiled to the uncouth desert. He is permitted only to produce heat or cold — that’s all that has left from his former power. Desperate actions seem to be useless, but their echo touches the heart of every person, deprives of rest and makes him create something new. Ice and Flame are driving forces of everything beautiful created on the Earth over and over again. The image of the pictures is concordant with organ pieces by the composer César Franck.

 

 

An Icelandic landscape. Volcanic eruption in the ice.