Autumn of the Patriarch or Unfathomable Awe of Alchemist Solitude

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Autumn of the Patriarch or Unfathomable Awe of Alchemist Solitude
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The term "Alchemist" is a broad label for an inventor, someone daring to create what seems impossible—a practitioner of unconventional thinking to achieve extraordinary tasks. Alchemy, deeply rooted in philosophy and science, amalgamates various scientific disciplines. Alchemists significantly contributed to the early development of science, particularly in fields like chemistry and medicine. Initially perceived as an art rather than a formal scientific method, the modern definition of alchemy emphasizes its practical applications and esoteric spiritual aspects. This image integrates spiritual elements, resembling a cathedral-like castle, a formidable sculptural portrait, and geometric features.

Describing the surreal concept of this picture proves challenging, as it relies more on emotional consciousness than a clear impression. The Alchemist's narrative revolves around an aging and decaying man who senses the gradual disintegration of the world around him and his own mind. Though still brimming with energy and inventive desires, he feels the creative edge of his youth slipping away. The memory of past accomplishments urges him to create more, yet the reality of age limitations weighs him down. Tormented by the idea that his glorious years have passed, he struggles to reconcile with the fact that he can no longer reach his former heights. His solitude, a mental dungeon, prevents him from sharing the realization of his decline, as he is reluctant to believe it is happening to him.

Titled "Autumn of the Patriarch," the artwork parallels the loneliness and lost power depicted in Gabriel García Márquez's eponymous novel. Michel-Ange Slodtz's sculpture, "Chryses of Troy," was chosen for its perceived suitability in conveying the intended idea.

Software used: 3ds Max®, Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe Illustrator®, Photo Stock

Surreal, neo-surrealism, digital, artist, painting, graphic, sculpture, portrait, clouds, cathedral, castle, temple, elderly, clock, mind dungeon, prison, cubes, stone, face, statue, man, trance, monumental, alchemy, picture, fantasy, fragments, science, optical illusion, philosophy, mindfulness, massive, mythology, viewpoint, concept, image, exoteric, remains, observation, degradation, rock music, Epic, Atmospheric, symphony, Death, Black Metal Autumn of the Patriarch or Unfathomable Awe of Alchemist Solitude
Autumn of the Patriarch or Unfathomable Awe of Alchemist Solitude

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