He describes a cosmic vision of the soul’s journey, where souls are judged and must choose new lives before reincarnating.
The journey explores themes of fate, choice and justice, with Er witnessing souls navigating between realms of reward and punishment, embodying both personal responsibility and the cyclical nature of life.
In “Er’s Journey,” the intertwining lines and intense colors echo the myth’s depiction of souls moving through various planes. The painting’s bold reds and earthy tones suggest the vibrancy of life and the gravity of moral choices, while abstract forms capture the chaotic and transformative process souls undergo as they prepare for rebirth. The composition mirrors Plato’s imagery of the cosmic spindle of necessity, symbolizing fate and the interconnectedness of all actions.
The painting titled “Er’s Journey” draws inspiration from Plato’s Myth of Er in Book X of The Republic. In this myth, Er, a soldier, dies in battle but is miraculously revived before being buried, recounting his journey in the afterlife. He describes a cosmic vision of the soul’s journey, where souls are judged and must choose new lives before reincarnating. The journey explores themes of fate, choice and justice, with Er witnessing souls navigating between realms of reward and punishment, embodying both personal responsibility and the cyclical nature of life.
In “Er’s Journey,” the intertwining lines and intense colors echo the myth’s depiction of souls moving through various planes. The painting’s bold reds and earthy tones suggest the vibrancy of life and the gravity of moral choices, while abstract forms capture the chaotic and transformative process souls undergo as they prepare for rebirth. The composition mirrors Plato’s imagery of the cosmic spindle of necessity, symbolizing fate and the interconnectedness of all actions.
Materials:
Acrylics on canvas, 40×50 cm.
Created in 2015