DOMVS SERIES
domus (noun) - house, home, any dwelling-place or abode (of people or animals)
Dedication to Craft: Each piece in DOMVS is meticulously and digitally painted, using age-old master's oil techniques. The single-layer approach emulates the authenticity of a real canvas, bridging the past and the present.
familia (noun) - clan, family, household
A Drama in several Acts: Structured akin to a theatrical play, this visual saga unfolds over several distinct acts. The intricate storyline serves as the cohesive thread, weaving together characters and compositions, guiding viewers through an enigmatic narrative journey.
A story of transformation, multiple offerings, multiple connections.
A Reciprocal Creative Dialogue: With DOMVS, the artist embarks on a mission beyond mere presentation. This is an invitation for a deeper, evolving connection with Patrons of the Arts. It's not a monologue but a dialogue - a symbiotic relationship that nurtures the project's evolution.
Grata Domum.
GAMEBOY
NIFTYGATEWAY
Digital Painting
video loop 02’50’’ / (6000 x 8000 px)
(2’50’' represents the duration of a full “Tetris” Game)
2024
GAMEBOY, the GEMESIS piece of the DOMVS project, introduces the protagonist living in a dystopian Rome under the GEMINOS twins' rule. This large and detailed digital painting, inspired by Renaissance techniques and Caravaggio's lighting, vividly captures Gameboy's melancholia, their quest for freedom and echoes the Icarus myth. Unique to this artwork is an integrated full Tetris game, inviting viewers to immerse themselves, reflecting on time and the engagement art demands. This blend of classical inspiration and digital artistry sets the stage for a narrative of aspiration and escape, embodying the dreams and challenges of its young hero.
“ In ruins' whispers, Gameboy stands,
In fractured walls, with dreaming hands.
His eyes chase freedom's yet unseen lands,
Where shadows weave, his fate commands ”
GEMINOS
NIFTYGATEWAY
Digital Painting, 3D & Generative Art
video loop 0’18’’ / (6000 x 8000 px)
2024
GEMINOS emerges as a digital challenge in the second act of the DOMVS project, meticulously hand-painted on a single layer, blurring the lines between digital painting, 3D rendering, and generative art. This artwork is a modern ode to complexity and depth, conceived as a “Russian doll”, where each element is an artwork within another, inviting a multilayered exploration and interpretation. It tells the story of power and rivalry, inspired by the Roman legend of Romulus and Remus, set against a backdrop of Gameboy’s dystopian world. Here, the calm before the storm is palpable, suggesting one brother's possible demise and embodying the chains that bind Gameboy and his people, propelling their quest for freedom amidst daunting obstacles.
“As Geminos’ shadow looms, two fates clash,
Power's pull and freedom's dash.
In the fray, one brother's flash,
Marks a path from ash to ash”
AMOR
NIFTYGATEWAY
Digital Painting, 3D & Generative Art
video loop 0’16’’ / (6000 x 8000 px)
2024
Amor introduces the first female character of the DOMVS series. She is a fierce young hacker and leader of the resistance against the oppressive regime of the “Twins”. She is Gameboy’s first love. This third act of the DOMVS project brings to life a powerful figure, embodying beauty, intelligence, and the spirit of freedom. The artwork, mix of digital painting, 3D art, and generative coding, continues the saga with a portrait that captures the essence of revolutionary love and its role in the fight for liberty.