Mythical

Echoes of Antiquity: An overview of this series of pieces created between 2000 and 2018.

“Apparition”, Acrylic, 2007, 100×100.

The ‘Mythical’ series is a journey into the sublime, where Delmeire employs rich colors that seem to be enshrined in gold and leather, each piece a heavy impasto that adds a tangible weight to the work. These paintings are doors to a dream, a parallel universe where each stroke of the brush uncovers ancient stories and welcomes souls to traverse the boundaries of the known world. The series is a testament to Delmeire’s love for the mystical and the otherworldly, a reflection of his quest for spiritual depth.

“Parallel world”, Acrylic, 2018, 60×50.

Each canvas in the ‘Mythical’ series is an altar of sorts, a sacred space where color and texture are worshiped, and the act of painting becomes a ritual. The use of gold and leather-like textures signifies the preciousness of the mythical narratives that have been passed down through generations, the stories that have outlived their tellers and have become enshrined in the collective consciousness. Delmeire’s own history, marked by a reverence for the past and a deep-seated appreciation for legacy, resonates through these works.

“Rocher d’azure”, Acrylic, 2002, 80×70.

The abstract forms that populate the ‘Mythical’ series invite viewers to lose themselves in the labyrinth of Delmeire’s imagination, to encounter the mythical creatures and landscapes that linger on the edges of reality. This series is a bold declaration of the artist’s belief in the power of myth to shape our understanding of the world, to provide context for our existence, and to offer a sense of belonging in the vast expanse of the universe.

“The gateway to dreams”, Acrylic, 2001, 80×70.