About the Piece
This painting, titled "And Sweet It Is to Shipwreck in This Sea" (E IL NAUFRAGAR M'E' DOLCE IN QUESTO MARE), combines classical sculpture with modern graffiti art. The central figures are two classic Greek statues, depicting the eternal theme of love. The background is filled with colorful graffiti, including words like "LOVE," "DREAM," and "BABY," along with cartoon images, infusing the scene with the energy and vitality of modern urban life.
Creative Inspiration
The inspiration for this piece comes from an interest in the collision and fusion of classical art and modern culture. Through this contrast, I aim to express how the eternal themes of love and beauty manifest and persist in different eras and cultural contexts. The Greek statues represent the timeless beauty of traditional art, while the graffiti background symbolizes the diverse forms of artistic expression in contemporary society. Through this artwork, I hope viewers can feel the fusion of the classic and the modern, inspiring them to contemplate the concepts of love and beauty.