Valhalla

by Victor Molev

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$4,200

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65.500 x 82.000 cm.

Title

Valhalla

Artist

Victor Molev

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

Victor Molev "Valhalla" 2006 65.5x82cm Oil on canvas.
This painting by a Canadian storyteller is a visual epic, presenting a mythological idea of a place where the earthly and divine worlds converge. The image of colossal rocky pillars rising from swirling clouds is reminiscent of the mythical Valhalla, the hall of fallen warriors in Norse mythology. At the tops of these pillars there are gloomy castles that seem to stand guard at the gates of eternity. These castles can symbolize inaccessibility and isolation, as well as the greatness and inaccessibility of the divine. At the same time, they can reflect the inner strengths of the human spirit, the desire for heights and the search for one’s place in the world of gods and heroes. Molev, as an artist, uses this plot to explore themes of struggle and greatness, where each person is a warrior walking his own path, overcoming obstacles and reaching unprecedented heights. Each lock on top of a pillar is a symbol of the achievements, dreams and aspirations we achieve. The clouds surrounding the pillars include elements of mysticism and mystery, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and anticipation. They boast challenges and unknowns that lead us on the path to self-realization and self-discovery. Molev’s “Valhalla” is not just a painting, it is an invitation to think about the meaning of life, about region and victory, about finding one’s place in the world and about the eternal pursuit of perfection. This work makes us think about our natural aspirations and what “castles” we build in our inner world and in the world around us.

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November 30th, 2012

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