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Sacrifice No 1, acrylic on canvas, 2023
In Tarkovsky’s haunting “Sacrifice,” Alexander stands at the precipice of apocalypse, his soul dancing with pro- found existential riddles. As doom encroaches, he offers all he cherishes to the divine, a poignant symbol of hu- manity’s quest for redemption amidst despair. His sacri- fice becomes an allegory for our innate yearning for spiri- tual communion and meaning. Through this tormented figure, Tarkovsky unfurls a canvas challenging us to reflect on faith, sacrifice, and the very essence of existence.
Resilient, Passionate Champion, acrylic on gold foil canvas, 2023
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