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The Realms of Artorius
Fantasy and Adventure
Scary Christmas,
oil on canvas: The
painting was inspired by the epic poem, “the creature of
Mount St. Petronius,” also by Artorius. A dark and
mysterious poem, delving into the history of a small town, in
which a men disappear, often year after year, swallowed up in
the midst of a storm. The narrator sets off on a journey
to discover the truth behind the legend…
So the story it grew, as I served the brew
, and the gossip began to flow/And I drank to their luck, as I
kept up my pub, that I bought three years ago/ Oh, I stood and
I stared, at the fire as it flared, and I often wondered aloud/
“Is there really some truth, to this legend uncouth, of
the monster upon the mount?”
The Bullfight, oil
on canvas: Inspired by the
story/poem The Matador, written by Artorius. A favorite of Pablo
Picasso, the bullfight has certainly suffered in popularity and
reputation since ancient times, when it could be considered a
glorious triumph of man over beast. Glorified triumph or
pathetic humiliation followed by cruel destruction of an
innocent animal, the bullfight was an irresistible challenge
for the writer/artist considering issues awaiting exploration.
Artorius presents the bullfighter as a man in the midst
of a spiritual journey, influenced by many forces. The
bull is a glorious beast that deserves much more admiration and
recognition than the beef we serve on our tables. Perhaps
the bullfight does serve a point.
To all the crowd assembled there the
matador was grand / He stood atop a pinnacle, beyond an earthly
plan / He had an eye discerning deep and animal t'was rumored /
And bore a seventh sense that probed the bovine's primal humors
Creatures of
the Night, oil on canvas: Inspired by
the poem Under My Bed, by Artorius. When young, like most children,
Artorius imagined strange, ominous and potentially deadly
creatures surrounding him late at night. Under the bed,
behind closet doors, darkness can be especially fertile ground
for the imagination. The poem is intended to bring humor
to this phenomenon, as is the painting. Artorius hopes
to offer confidence to all those who fear what may or may not
be hiding in places unknown.
"Each night I awake in a current of
covers / Surrounded by snoring, asleep are my brothers / I
probe all around me, in the depths of the dark / Where
creatures may be gathering to tear me apart"
Galactic Night, oil on canvas: Inspired by the poem My Star, by Artorius.
The poem was written to bring comfort to a friend living
far away. The painting was created considering a
universal dimension to these thoughts. The knight
provides protection and mythical adventure. The dreamer
welcomes a journey into the glorious vastness of space, amid
unending mystery and endless possibilities.
“Oh possibly, I ponder, when I look
at the moon /
There's a chance you'll be drifting this
way again soon / For as sure as you shimmer, we are due for a
dine / Amid skyfuls of giggles and twinklets of wine”
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