Baphomet Series
In my body of work, Baphomet stands as a complex symbol representing the insatiable human quest for arcane and divine knowledge—a journey fraught with uncertainty and the allure of the unknown. This figure encapsulates humanity's enduring pursuit to comprehend the incomprehensible, reflecting our collective experience of seeking truth in a reality that often remains shrouded in mystery.
The images explore the myriad paths we tread in our search for enlightenment. They draw on the paradoxical image of Baphomet—an entity at once revered and reviled—to examine the fine line between wisdom and folly. My works delve into the human tendency towards idolatry, where we elevate those among us who claim to grasp what is essentially beyond reach, those who themselves are ensnared by the same enigma.
The images are in the style of renaissance painting which emerged in Italy between the late 13th and the 16th centuries, signifying a shift from the medieval era to the early modern age. It is marked by a revival of interest in the classical traditions of ancient Greece and Rome. Techniques like linear perspective added depth, and strategic lighting brought drama to their works. Renaissance art, often featuring mythological and biblical narratives, reflected values and philosophical concepts, with portraits highlighting individuality and humanism.
Baphomet the Bodhisattva
Baphomet, a humanoid figure with a goat's head sitting under the Bodhi tree, adorned with horns and a beard, a body that has both human and animal characteristics with hooves. Baphomet portrayed seated in a meditative or authoritative pose.
Baphomet the Messiah
Baphomet the Teacher
Baphomet, a humanoid figure with a goat's head and the torso and legs of a man, adorned with horns and a beard seated at a long table with the twelve apostles, drinking wine and eating bread in the style of a Renaissance painting aspect
Baphomet the Savior
Baphomet, a humanoid figure with a goat's head and the torso and legs of a man, adorned with horns and a beard, on a crucifix in the style of a Renaissance painting
Baphomet the Evangelical
Baphomet the Politician
Baphomet as a humanoid figure with a goat's head, adorned with horns and a beard, dressed in a finely textured business suit. This figure is standing confidently on a grand outdoor podium, gesturing eloquently while campaigning for President
Baphomet the Entrepreneur
Baphomet the Influencer
Baphomet, a humanoid figure with a goat's head and the torso and legs of a man, adorned with horns and a beard, wearing joggers and a hoodie, standing in front of a circular selfie light and smartphone on a stand in the style of a renai
Baphomet the Life Coach
Baphomet as a humanoid figure with a goat's head, adorned with horns and a beard and the feet of a goat, wearing a stylish yet approachable outfit, In a spacious, modern auditorium filled with natural light, speaking to an audience as a
Baphomet the Celebrity
Baphomet, a humanoid figure with a goat's head and the torso and legs of a man, adorned with horns and a beard, wearing jeans a black t-shirt and a cowboy hat and aviator sunglasses, walking down a city street, mobbed by adoring admirers who