Part of the series of paintings revolving around the visual symbol of the «Kouvari» (sphere of strings). This series is inspired by Greek mythology, used as paradigms for modern issues and interior questions that resonate till today. The visual representation of the «kouvari» is treated in different compositions around the theme of the human struggle presented through the powerful symbol of Atlas.
Following the Titanomachy the Titan Atlas was condemned to eternally bear the weight of the celestial sphere upon his shoulders at the westernmost extremity of the Earth. He represents the human’s soul’s perpetual battle against futility and despair. The sphere is more than a burden; it is a spiritual weight that represents the responsibilities and mental burdens we carry through life. While it may appear to be voluminous, the ribbons subtly remind us that it only takes the simplest of mindful actions to start unravelling these burdens. The act of unravelling has also a temporal and spiritual dimension in it, as it marks the passage of time.