Ramayana Paintings

Scenography backdrops by Bodil Eide

One of the aims of my work was to bring the imagery of the indian myth into the space and sensibility of the western visual tradition. Each scene needed its own sense of place, its own atmosphere and feeling. Each composition was researched both from an oriental and european point of view, sketched out and brought to a final painting, keeping the texture, layering and looseness always present. For example, the painting “Exile” is taken quite directly from a Cézànne composition. Fransisco Goya was an inspiration for the cave in “Hiding from Giants”, John Constable informed the “Through the Clouds”, etc. The looseness of the brushstrokes may hold a sense of flux and constant reconfiguration of the world, as myth is ever present in human endeavor regardless of time.

Please note that every painting was done on paper with extra margins, beyond the dimensions presented, to accommodate the necessary adjustments during the production process. I advise the use of a passe-partout for framing purposes.

The money raised will constitute an important support to my living and professional needs as an artist in the coming months.

I also take on commissions should you have any requests that seem fitting to my way of working.

Shipping and handling costs are not included in the values presented.
Take a look. If any of them spark your interest please let me know.

NOTES

1. Please contact me for information on payment procedures and shipping expenses;

2. The images don’t reflect their relative dimensions;

3. Colours may vary slightly from the original.