For this drawing main inspirations were works of world famous artist - Sandro Botticelli and Salvador Dali.
Also I was very inspired by a photo of a Brazilian model- Marina Neri. Her appearance was ideal for a mermaid (nereid), and her hair looked like a surf.
Indian word which means "Life in transformation ". Drawing was inspired by Godfrey Reggio movies "Koyaanisqatsi"
and "Powaqqatsi"
Snakes means the inner energy, Qi
(the circulating life force whose existence is the basis of much Chinese philosophy)
lions are guards, restrictions on the approaches to the world of the subconscious
Cherub, Sphinx mean riddles and protection
maze means the subconscious
Powaqqatsi
Indian word which means "Life in transformation "
different indian SYMBOLS
etching
Lukomorye
Universe
The leaf from Rio
allusions to MAURITS ESCHER and RENE MAGRITTE works
Favelas in Rio de Janeiro
The owls are not what they seem
allusions to HIERONYMUS BOSCH
allusions to HIERONYMUS BOSCH and Piranesi