The Pendulum
2021 · Oil and Pastel on Canvas · 40 × 50 cm
Painted in Venice, Italy
Inspired by the timeless masks of the Carnevale di Venezia and the tattoo artistry of New York, The Pendulum explores the dual nature of identity — the tension between what we reveal and what we conceal.
It juxtaposes the refinement of the old world with the rebellion of the new, merging tradition and modernity into one hypnotic expression.
Just as the human spirit swings between suffering and delight, we, too, oscillate between our raw selves and the versions we choose to create. Somewhere between those states lies truth — the moment we become who we paint.
Exclusively available through Mariposa Velvet, this original work stands as a meditation on authenticity, transformation, and the theater of being.
Details
Medium: Oil and pastel on canvas
Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm
Year: 2021
Location: Painted in Venice, Italy
Collection: Mariposa Velvet Originals
Certificate: Signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity included
Framing: Optional custom framing available upon request
Availability: Original artwork — one of one
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🏷️ Price
$1,700 USD — Original Artwork · Collector Edition