Revelation and interpretation
Inspired by illuminated manuscripts of the middle ages, this unfolding body of work seeks to capture the unsettling imagery of ancient Christian apocalyptic illustrations, fused with subtle references to contemporary times.
Deceiver of the Marked
Deceiver of the Marked (2020) is the first piece from the Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies series by SHA’ELL
Inspired by the 11th-century Bamberg Apocalypse, Deceiver of the Marked depicts the chilling symbiosis between the Angelic Herald and the False Prophet, permanently bound to the Great Serpent. Observe the forked tongues, spiraled in the likeness of genetic code – a silent testament to a fusion that is both spiritual and structural.
Harvest of the Self Righteous
Harvest Of The Self Righteous (2021) is the second piece from the Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series and is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century).
In this study, the First Horseman of the Apocalypse strides forth to conquer the minds of the masses. Note the would-be “saints” in his wake, marching in self-aggrandizing lockstep, their individuality subsumed by the horseman’s will. Harvest Of The Self Righteous is a meditation on the comfort of conformity and the terrifying speed of a righteous crusade.
Blood of the Saints
Blood of the Saints (2022) is the third piece from the Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series and is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century).
Blood of the Saints explores the moment where martyrdom becomes a ritualized machine. It features the so-called “Great Harlot” or “Mystery Babylon” riding the Great Beast, “drunk on the blood of the saints”. Note the wonded head of the Beast, the trampled victims and the burning city – a haunting tribute to those who were chosen to be the foundation of the New Kingdom.
Trumpets of Wormwood
Trumpets of Wormwood (2023) is the fourth piece from the Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series and is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century).
Trumpets of Wormwood captures the visual vibration of cosmic indifference as a celestial function. This piece focuses on the atmospheric dread of the “Bitter Star,” as nature itself is corrupted by divine decree. Note the trumpet blasting Angelic heralds of stellar destruction. Note the approaching rogue star system in the heavens.
The Spectral Sword
The Spectral Sword (2024) is the fifth piece from the Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series and is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century).
The Spectral Sword is an exploration of ultimate authority. No longer a tool of war, the sword has become a sentient force of judgment. Fusing the geometry of the digital age with the jagged steel of the 14th century, this piece represents the final “unveiling” – the moment where the apocalypse moves from prophecy to physical reality.
Patron of the Destitute
Patron of the Destitute (2025) is the sixth piece from the Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series and is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century).
Patron of the Destitute is an exploration of economic apocalypse – the quiet, grinding ruin that follows the sword and the fire. This piece captures the Horseman, a somber administrator of lack, bringing the scales of scarcity and presiding over a world where basic sustenance has become a luxury. It is a chilling meditation on prolonged pressure and the structural collapse of human security.
The Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series is both a tribute to historical craftsmanship and a contemporary artistic meditation – a fusion of tradition, imagination, and modern relevance that invites viewers to look deeper, reflect, and experience the timeless power of apocalyptic archetypes.
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