The Tale of Argos
..”Argos used to be known for his speed and strength, and his superior tracking skills. Argos recognizes Odysseus at once, and he has just enough strength to drop his ears and wag his tail but cannot get up to greet his master. As soon as Odysseus passes by (but not without shedding a tear for his beautiful dog lying in manure) and enters his hall, Argos dies.”
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On the Work
The surfaces of the work are neither clean nor smoothed out, but preserve visible traces of the process. Charcoal lines, compositional axes, and the mixed textures of oil paint create a field where “mistake” becomes part of the image. These elements are not concealed, but instead act as reminders of the act of painting itself and the ongoing negotiation between control and chance.
