VAMPIRES (2024) 绘画 由 Otrebor

This piece is part of the Umbral collection, which explores states of post-life consciousness where we are confronted by our inner monsters. Once we leave the physical body, our fears, anxieties, anguish, guilt, and unresolved issues have nowhere left to hide, emerging fully exposed, like a skull without skin. The portraits in this collection tell these stories, inviting the viewer to confront their own demons.

"Vampires" is a metaphor to portray a very common relationship dynamic both on the spiritual plane and in incarnate life. Energy vampires project their needs onto others and depend on other people's energy to sustain themselves. These interactions reflect a cycle of emotional exhaustion where the giver of energy finds himself weakened and the receiver increasingly empty of himself.

The surrounding fog symbolizes the sneaky way in which these dynamics manifest themselves, and the abstract lines show that, by occupying the role of energetic vampire, the individual loses their own essence.

Element Analysis
The Cloudy Background (Copper, Gray and Blue):
The combination of copper, gray and blue creates a metallic and ethereal atmosphere, symbolizing both coldness and emotional exhaustion. Gray suggests an oppressive neutrality, copper adds a touch of intensity and resistance, while blue represents depth and an unsettling calm. Together, these tones form a scenario that seems to fluctuate between the real and the unreal.
Visual Effect: The smoky sensation of the background intensifies the mystery of the work, giving the impression that the elements present are emerging from a fog or dissipating into it. This visual ambiguity creates an atmosphere of suspense and disorientation.

The Abstract Striking Features:
Silhouettes of Spectral Beings: The abstract lines, which form silhouettes of spectral figures, evoke the image of bounty hunters or energetic vampires. These figures seem to blend into the environment, as if they were part of the fog itself, suggesting that they feed on the energies around them.
Energy of Energy Vampires: The presence of these figures symbolizes the presence of forces or people that suck the vitality and energy of others, creating constant tension. They represent individuals or situations that drain emotional, mental or physical energy, leaving behind a trail of exhaustion.

The Atmosphere Created by the Work:
Atmosphere of Hunting and Escape: The artwork conveys a feeling of being chased, of always being on the lookout for something or someone that absorbs vital energy. The presence of the spectral silhouettes creates a sense of imminent danger and vigilance, as if at any moment something could emerge from the mist to attack or capture.
Impression of Fleeting Movements: The silhouettes appear to flow and blend with the environment, giving the impression that the spectral beings are in constant movement, appearing and disappearing quickly. This intensifies the feeling of restlessness and creates an environment that evokes the unknown and unknowable.

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