COME HAVE TEA IN ATLANTIS
1994, 50x70cm, Glossy oil on canvas
Seabed where the ancient city of Atlantis has sunk. Mysterious characters live on that seabed, the city in the distance, a spiral of fish and humans. The invitation to have tea confirms that the city still exists. So let’s all go have tea, ancient mysteries await us.
The work “Come Have Tea in Atlantis” stands out for its chromatic palette rich in shades of blue, evoking the mysterious depth of water. The contrast between the intense blue of the ocean and the brilliant lights filtering through the sea surface creates an ethereal and dreamy atmosphere. The water appears transparent and luminous, giving the scene a sense of lightness and suspension, where reality and imagination merge.
On the seabed, the ancient city of Atlantis emerges still intact among the waters, wrapped in an aura of mystery. The ruins of Greek columns, covered with corals and other forms of marine life, are represented in great detail, while female figures float gracefully among the remains of the lost civilization. Some characters, apparently adapted to the underwater dimension, move among the ruins, while one of them mysteriously invites to have tea, suggesting a connection between past and present. The spiral of fish swimming harmoniously among human beings reinforces the link between the marine world and the human one, creating a perfect fusion between the two species.
Meaning and interpretation:
This work explores the theme of duality between the physical world and the mythological one, suggesting that Atlantis, the lost city, is not just a relic of the past, but a parallel dimension that continues to live in the present. The scene represents a surreal encounter, where reality mixes with imagination, and the characters seem to find themselves in a place suspended between time and space.
The invitation to have tea, a symbol of a daily meeting, underlines the idea that Atlantis, while being an ancient myth, is still alive and ready to welcome those who wish to discover it. The presence of human characters interacting naturally with the seabed and colorful fish suggests that humanity can harmoniously integrate with the natural and mythological world. The spiral of fish and people can be read as a symbol of journey and search, perhaps a path towards the rediscovery of a lost but not forgotten past.
Conclusion:
“Come Have Tea in Atlantis” is a work that invites the viewer to get lost in an imaginary journey towards a submerged world, where reality and myth intertwine. The city of Atlantis, while being wrapped in mystery and legend, emerges as a living place, loaded with secrets and ready to be rediscovered. The work plays with the idea that some mysteries have never disappeared, but exist in a parallel dimension, waiting to be explored.
The artist, with his skillful use of colors and light, creates a dreamlike atmosphere that invites the viewer to accept the invitation to an impossible, yet fascinating, meeting in a place where the boundary between the real and the imaginary does not exist. The work celebrates mystery, the unknown, and the possibility of a parallel world that exists beyond our understanding.
Seabed where the ancient city of Atlantis has sunk. Mysterious characters live on that seabed, the city in the distance, a spiral of fish and humans. The invitation to have tea confirms that the city still exists. So let’s all go have tea, ancient mysteries await us.
The work “Come Have Tea in Atlantis” stands out for its chromatic palette rich in shades of blue, evoking the mysterious depth of water. The contrast between the intense blue of the ocean and the brilliant lights filtering through the sea surface creates an ethereal and dreamy atmosphere. The water appears transparent and luminous, giving the scene a sense of lightness and suspension, where reality and imagination merge.
On the seabed, the ancient city of Atlantis emerges still intact among the waters, wrapped in an aura of mystery. The ruins of Greek columns, covered with corals and other forms of marine life, are represented in great detail, while female figures float gracefully among the remains of the lost civilization. Some characters, apparently adapted to the underwater dimension, move among the ruins, while one of them mysteriously invites to have tea, suggesting a connection between past and present. The spiral of fish swimming harmoniously among human beings reinforces the link between the marine world and the human one, creating a perfect fusion between the two species.
Meaning and interpretation:
This work explores the theme of duality between the physical world and the mythological one, suggesting that Atlantis, the lost city, is not just a relic of the past, but a parallel dimension that continues to live in the present. The scene represents a surreal encounter, where reality mixes with imagination, and the characters seem to find themselves in a place suspended between time and space.
The invitation to have tea, a symbol of a daily meeting, underlines the idea that Atlantis, while being an ancient myth, is still alive and ready to welcome those who wish to discover it. The presence of human characters interacting naturally with the seabed and colorful fish suggests that humanity can harmoniously integrate with the natural and mythological world. The spiral of fish and people can be read as a symbol of journey and search, perhaps a path towards the rediscovery of a lost but not forgotten past.
Conclusion:
“Come Have Tea in Atlantis” is a work that invites the viewer to get lost in an imaginary journey towards a submerged world, where reality and myth intertwine. The city of Atlantis, while being wrapped in mystery and legend, emerges as a living place, loaded with secrets and ready to be rediscovered. The work plays with the idea that some mysteries have never disappeared, but exist in a parallel dimension, waiting to be explored.
The artist, with his skillful use of colors and light, creates a dreamlike atmosphere that invites the viewer to accept the invitation to an impossible, yet fascinating, meeting in a place where the boundary between the real and the imaginary does not exist. The work celebrates mystery, the unknown, and the possibility of a parallel world that exists beyond our understanding.