"Sekhmet" (the series of works "Lost Between Worlds") (2024) Schilderij door Bogdan Dide

In "Sekhmet", a pivotal work in the Lost Between Worlds series, the artist explores the intersection of divine power, human fragility, and the duality of destruction and healing. The figure crouched in the foreground, encased in a complex armor of biomechanical and organic elements, embodies the ancient Egyptian goddess of war and healing, Sekhmet. The lioness headdress, meticulously detailed and fierce, dominates the upper half of the composition, asserting both the raw strength and regal authority of the goddess.

The body of the figure, painted in hues of blues, golds, and earthy tones, melds human anatomy with machine-like structures, a clear nod to the tension between nature and technology, past and future. The figure's posture, both submissive and tense, suggests a moment of transformation or revelation, as if caught in the act of becoming something both ancient and futuristic.

A geometric black polyhedron, set before the figure, acts as a symbol of mystery and order—a contrast to the chaotic energy that surrounds her. The intricate textures and patterns within the background, juxtaposing organic decay with digital precision, evoke the concept of liminality—the space between worlds, where both past myths and future realities collide.

Sekhmet is more than a reimagining of a mythological deity; it is an exploration of identity, power, and the cyclical nature of destruction and renewal. The figure's piercing gaze challenges the viewer to confront the inherent conflicts within their own nature—the divine and the mortal, the creator and the destroyer, the ancient and the modern. The work invites contemplation of the eternal struggle between chaos and order, and the way these forces shape both the world and the self.

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