Description
This portrait inspired by Gameboy, the central figure of the DOMVS saga, is the first of a series of New Renaissance Portraits, and unveils another layer of his character at a different moment in his life. The tear tattoo on his face symbolizes a darker, more determined aspect, contrasting the wing tattoo from the first portrait, which represented his aspirations for freedom and change. Holding a tablet displaying a Digital Vanitas, the portrait reflects on life's brevity and our societal inherent digital narcissism. The animated, "glitchy" background, re-interpretation of the golden backgrounds of classical religious icons and paintings, represents the infinite, the power of faith, inviting to a spiritual connection with the viewer.