Two-Headed EaglE

2024  oil on panel  16”x20”

The Ouroboros Dragon and the Eagle —The Nature of Power: The paradox of strength—that ultimate dominance often leads to self-destruction.

Close-up of an animated character with a yellow hand, red arms and a red tail, gripping a red loop in the sky.

In Mesoamerican culture, Quetzalcoatl, once honored as a deity, later appears subdued by an eagle.

By transforming these mythical figures into both sources of awe and targets of conquest we subvert our fears and assert agency over nature.

Similarly, European dragons, initially powerful symbols, are frequently depicted being vanquished or self-devouring.

A person wearing a green mask with eye holes, in front of a drawing of a dragon with a crown and wings, set against a blue background.

Ouroboros dragon

Open sketchbook with images, drawings, and stickers related to Egyptian mythology, featuring a double-headed serpent staff, hieroglyphics, and a person sketching. Below are close-ups of the staff, a colorful bird figure, and sketches of a woman and a man with mythological themes.

“Each painting starts in this sketchbook where I gather ideas and inspiration from art history, design, pop culture and ephemera. From these images an idea is revealed and an initial sketch is made alongside the collage.”