Penelope
The Narrative
Like the ancient Penelope, who waited twenty years for the return of her Odysseus, the woman in this image lives in two worlds.
The right side shows her daytime persona: sharply defined, composed, and anchored in the cool reality. It is the mask of one who functions while the world around her moves on. Yet, in the glow of the red light, she becomes her own prisoner.
The hands pulling her out of reality are her own.
One hand drags her mind back into yesterday, away from reason, while the other begins an imaginary embrace – an attempt to grant herself the sense of security that vanished with Odysseus. It is the moment when one's own longing becomes a phantom. An eternal dance with oneself, where the body remains in the present.
It is the silent struggle to maintain composure for the world, while secretly holding onto the echoes of the past so as not to be completely alone.
"Through a brilliant compositional split and the haunting inclusion of psychological textures, the artist masterfully translates the pain of isolation into a timeless visual metaphor, capturing the delicate line where mythic fidelity meets the raw reality of human grief."
Artwork Specifications
Year of Creation
2025
Medium & Master Standard
Produced as a strictly limited museum-grade edition utilizing the state-of-the-art ChromaLuxe dye-sublimation process on premium aluminium. This archival method ensures unsurpassed brilliance, depth, and certified UV resistance tested for over 60 years. Due to its advanced composition, the artwork is inherently water- and scratch-resistant, offering ultimate durability without the need for protective glass.
Framing & Presentation
Each work is delivered fully archival-mounted and elegantly showcased within a bespoke wooden floating frame, meticulously selected to complement the piece and provide a sophisticated, gallery-ready presentation.
Limited Edition & Dimensions
Strictly limited to a definitive total of only 20 pieces worldwide across all formats, structured as follows:
120 x 160cm | Edition of 1 (Unique Piece)
75 x 100 cm | Edition of 3
50 x 68 cm | Edition of 5
30x40 cm | Edition of 11
Notarial Certification & Catalogue Raisonné
To guarantee the absolute integrity, market exclusivity, and strict verifiability of the limitation, the complete commercial edition is legally bound by an affidavit drawn up and certified by a public notary. This statutory declaration explicitly references the official Catalogue Raisonné of the artist and irrevocably bars any future reproduction or reissue of the work for sale outside of these registered specifications.
Authentication
Every single work undergoes a personal final inspection by the artist. To guarantee its provenance, each piece is individually hand-signed and numbered on the reverse. A signed Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is included with every acquisition, confirming its status as an original part of the limited edition.
Acquisition & Representation
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