ICARUS - 1993

ICARUS - 1993

by Joe Phillips

Original Painting

OIL on Canvas

60 x 48

$35,000

Icarus serves as a moral lesson about the consequences of arrogance and recklessness. It teaches us the importance of heeding wise counsel, being mindful of our limitations, and exercising moderation in our pursuits. Icarus's tragic fate reminds us that excessive ambition and overconfidence can lead to our downfall, and that humility and prudence are virtues to be valued, I wanted to invoke the moment when the truth is reviled to yourself and you have no one else to blame. The colors reflect the mood of an emotional rollercoaster.