by Greg Cliffe

Artwork Description

The Betrayal of Lady Wisdom

175.0 x 122.0 cm

In this painting, I poured my fascination with historical and emotional depth into every brushstroke. The dynamic expressions and the dramatic interplay of light capture a moment teetering between camaraderie and betrayal. Drawn from the styles of expressionism and realism, the artwork blends a vintage feel with intense emotional narratives, inviting the viewer into a timeless exploration of human nature and its complexities. This piece promises to imbue any space with a powerful, thought-provoking presence. Part of the Series "Fragmented Values: Compulsive Lives, this work referenced Caravaggio, Bosch and Daumier in an attempt to make everyday life an archetypal reflection on human behaviour. It draws on stories and photo-documentation in juxtaposing events and places from different times with present social concerns. It peels back the strata of accumulated memory of people and spaces to form a layering of substance, sensation and thought in a totalised time. NOT FOR SALE at present

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Oil

Genre: Figurative