THE EPICS: Oil on canvas works
by Gabriel Dean Roberts
Gabriel’s large format series explores histories and lore with a fresh perspective.
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In 'The Epics,' Gabriel Dean Roberts embarks on a visual odyssey that bridges the chasm between ancient narratives and contemporary consciousness. This series of large-format oil on linen paintings reimagines timeless myths and historical turning points through a lens that is at once classical and boldly modern.
Drawing upon his interdisciplinary background and mastery of oil painting techniques, Roberts breathes new life into age-old stories. Each canvas serves as a portal, inviting viewers to step into realms where gods and mortals, heroes and monsters, victors and vanquished coexist in vibrant tension.
'The Epics' doesn't merely retell familiar tales; it excavates the raw, universal emotions that have captivated humanity for millennia. From the ecstatic highs of divine revelation to the macabre depths of mortal suffering, Roberts captures the full spectrum of the human experience with unflinching honesty and technical virtuosity.
Through meticulous brushwork and a palette that seamlessly blends classical techniques with contemporary flair, Roberts creates a visual language that speaks to both the art historian and the modern seeker. His figures, rendered with anatomical precision yet imbued with otherworldly presence, seem to pulse with life, frozen in moments of profound transformation.
'The Epics' challenges viewers to reconsider their place in the grand tapestry of human narrative. It asks us to contemplate how ancient wisdom resonates in our fast-paced world, and how we might find reflections of our own struggles and triumphs in the heroes and gods of old.
In this series, Roberts doesn't just paint stories; he invites us to become part of them, to see ourselves reflected in the timeless dance of light and shadow, glory and despair, that defines the human saga.
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In my work, I seek to bridge the chasm between the ancient and the contemporary, the sacred and the profane, the tangible and the ethereal. Drawing from a rich tapestry of artistic traditions - from classical to impressionist, abstract to contemporary - I create large-format oil paintings and frescoes that defy easy categorization.
My series 'The Epics' delves into the timeless narratives of history and mythology, reimagining these stories through a modern lens. Each piece is a careful balance of technique and intuition, blending meticulous classical training with the freedom of abstract expression.
Informed by interdisciplinary studies and a deep fascination with altered states of consciousness, my work explores the extremes of human experience. From the macabre depths to ecstatic heights, I strive to capture the full spectrum of our shared humanity.
Through my unique fusion of styles and techniques, I create textured, multi-layered works that invite viewers to lose themselves in the interplay of color, form, and meaning. Each painting is not just an image, but a portal - an invitation to explore the complex landscapes of our collective psyche and to find new connections between past and present, myth and reality, the individual and the universal.