Subtle colours, elegant drapery and soft shading lend an air of decorum to this mysterious woman.
From a distance the crown of flowers suggests a halo…
but on closer view she doesn’t look so saintly. A necklace of skulls encircles a scarf of stars and planets, the woman’s face has an unearthly glow and that apple looks as though it holds dangerous magic. (Click on the photo for a closer view)
This strange but beautiful mural is the work of Chilean artist Inti Castro who takes inspiration from South American traditions and legends as well as Christian symbolism. There are magical elements to many of his images (sometimes homely, sometimes weird and always rich in colour and texture) as well as unexpected details to prompt the imagination to make its own magic.
The mural on Boulevard Vincent Auriol was commissioned as part of Street Art 13.
This post prompted by the Weekly Photo Challenge Magic.
November 19, 2016 at 11:42 am
Love how you broke down Inti Castro’s work of art. Agree that at first glance it looks like a pretty and positive mural, what with its bright colours and serene ambience. But it certainly has a suggestive side to it. Perhaps it is a work that says we aren’t perfect, that we all have a dark side and we are susceptible to making mistakes. Great spotting, great images.
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November 19, 2016 at 12:21 pm
Thanks for your comment Mabel. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
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November 19, 2016 at 3:24 pm
Extremely long fingers.
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November 19, 2016 at 3:49 pm
I hadn’t noticed that!
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November 19, 2016 at 3:51 pm
“Long finger” is a synonym for thief in my language. 😉
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November 19, 2016 at 9:42 pm
Nice post, nice piece.
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November 21, 2016 at 1:20 am
A gorgeous mural that shows the two-sided nature of man. Great shot 😀
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November 21, 2016 at 10:27 am
Thanks Ruby!
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