Prometheus

According to the ancient Greek myth, Prometheus took pity on humanity and stole fire from the gods for people. Fire became not only a source of warmth and protection, but also a symbol of knowledge, development and the ability to change one’s own destiny. For this act, Prometheus was cruelly punished and chained to a rock.

This myth echoes other stories of falling, disobedience and the price one must pay for going beyond the established order. One such parallel is the image of Lucifer, cast down from heaven. In different cultural traditions, this story is interpreted in different ways, yet it repeatedly returns in literature, film and art as a story of freedom, rebellion, knowledge, pride, sacrifice and punishment.

The painting does not depict Prometheus himself as a character, but the moment of his fall.

The figure seems to disintegrate as it falls, turning into a stream of sharp brushstrokes, flashes of colour and energy. Red, crimson and white forms collide with a golden-green space, creating a sense of movement, impact and loss of balance.