WEST- THE DOWNFALL OF THE ROMAN
encre a pigment on canvas.
Juniar Vdaya, driven by a profound connection to Roman culture, endeavors to craft visual narratives encapsulating an era cloaked in darkness following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. In this tumultuous time, the grip of fundamentalist monotheistic ideologies stifled progress in the western lands, leaving them tethered to the triad of glory, gold, and gospel.
The weariness etched into the characters' expressions becomes a poignant reflection, mirroring the struggle against the ideological stagnation. Yet, amidst this weariness, life persists resiliently, akin to the unwavering persistence of nature.
Within the strokes of Juniar Vdaya's brush lies a hope that the contemporary Western glory doesn't fall prey to the insidious allure of past glories – an undeveloped, nostalgia-driven pursuit that aligns with a random and stagnant system. A crucial concern emerges about the potential failure to properly educate humanity, setting the stage for a regression into darkness across various facets of life through the dissemination of false information.
Juniar Vdaya's artistic narrative serves as a potent warning, urging viewers to draw parallels with Roman history. The intent is for people to recognize that history may repeat itself if they turn a blind eye to fallacies, the corruption of knowledge and education, and the chaotic dispersion of technology and information. The brushstrokes on the canvas carry a call to vigilance, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past to steer civilization away from the shadows that can emerge when essential lessons are ignored.
