BETTER TO REIGN IN HELL, THAN SERVE IN HEAVEN

This painting pays homage to the literary classic, "Paradise Lost," by 17th-century English poet John Milton. The artist blends personal anecdotes and folkloric motifs with the epic poem, resulting in a visually captivating and layered work of art. The use of bold, saturated hues and intentionally crude figures serves to draw the viewer's eye, while the underlying coded narrative adds depth and complexity to the piece. Through this fusion of disparate elements, the artist invites the viewer on a journey beyond the surface level, to uncover the hidden meanings and narratives at play.