Wild hunt
This painting reveals profound symbolism tied to the primal animality of man and woman, exploring the desire for wild freedom and the ambiguities of human relationships. The scene unfolds in an open natural field under a starry sky. The figure of the woman, depicted as a Sagittarius, holds a bow ready to shoot, in a posture that oscillates between the act of hunting and that of banishing. Her prey is a man-animal, associated with Aries, suspended in flight as a symbol of desire, conflict, or escape.
The open landscape invites reflection on the relationship between instinct and culture, nature and control, evoking the archetype of the mythical hunt. The woman is not only a hunter but also a creator of her destiny, with the ambivalence of a figure who can both capture and repel what she focuses her attention on.
At the center of the scene, the pencil pointing toward the sky with three stars symbolizes art as a tool of elevation and connection between the earth and the universe. It is an invitation to transcend the earthly realm, using creativity to give meaning and order to the symbols animating the painting.
The artwork, with its dreamy tones and layered symbolism, invites the viewer to explore the contrasts between wild and civilized, instinct and creativity, masculine and feminine, leaving room for personal interpretation and a dialogue between myth and reality.
Painting title
Wild hunt
Painting date
2022
Painting technique
oil on canvas and other medias
Dimensions
1mt x 1mt