mixedmedia artwork on canvas inspired by the Cretan fresco of Taurocapsia ritual
mixedmedia artwork on canvas inspired by the Cretan fresco of Taurocapsia ritual
mixedmedia artwork on canvas inspired by the Cretan fresco of Taurocapsia ritual
Image of the ritual of Taurocatapsia in the archeological museum of Heraklion. Picture taken by Alberto Ballocca
'I'm seeing red cause Ima charge'

  • Dimensions

    35 x 55 cm - 13.7" x 21.6" in - Framed on a black/white wood frame.

  • Dimensions

    Acrylic, house paint, stucco, silicone, pigments, sprays and collages on canvas.

I’m seeing red cause Ima charge is inspired by the composition and story of the Cretan (Minoic) ritual fresco of “Taurocatapsia” preserved in the archaeological museum of Heraklion.

This artwork presents different materials and effects on the surface

“The sporting ritual of Taurocatapsia is currently considered as the progenitor of modern traditional “Corrida”, but without the aspects of man’ suppression of the wild animal despite being a ritual older than 3000 years in respect of the modern tradition”

Read my article ‘Ancient ritual of Taurocatapsia‘ for more informations about this artwork story

Alberto Ballocca

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Ancient ritual of Taurocatapsia
Royal Blue Gallery