Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series
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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.
Harvest of the Self Righteous
The first piece from the Medieval Apocalypse Art Studies Series is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century). It features the First Horseman of the Apocalypse setting out to conquer the minds of the masses. Note the would-be “saints” conforming with the horseman in self-aggrandizing lockstep.
Blood of the Saints
Blood of the Saints is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century). It features the “Great Harlot” or “Mystery Babylon” riding the Great Beast, “drunk on the blood of the saints”. Note the wounded head of the Beast, the trampled victims and the burning city.
The Spectral Sword
The Spectral Sword is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century). It features the Second Horseman of the Apocalypse, wielding the “Great Sword” against both small and great.
Trumpets of Wormwood
Trumpets of Wormwood is inspired specifically by details from the Saint-Sever Beatus (11th century). It features Angelic heralds of cosmic destruction. Note the approaching rogue star system in the heavens.
Deceiver of the Marked
Deceiver of the Marked is inspired specifically by details from the Bamberg Apocalypse (11th century). It features an angel leading the False Prophet, bound together with the Serpent. Note the DNA-spiral forked tongues as the human conforms to the beast at a fundamental level.
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