Dystopian Heroes Series

Dystopian Heroes

Much like family portraits, or the images of revolutionary leaders, these paintings depict perseverance in the face of colossal hardship. Each animal, portrayed with unwavering presence, appears displaced from its natural habitat yet stands with quiet defiance, embodying both vulnerability and strength. These works speak to survival, legacy, and the mythic weight carried by those—human or animal—who persist in unfamiliar terrain.

Above The Fruited Plain

Far above ominous fire laden rivers a polar bear soars in a dream like journey. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 48" x 72".
Photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.

		She Bear A polar bear stands defiantly silhouetted in front of smoke and fire. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 72" x 42". Insitu by artist. Large photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.
		Winter Is Coming A defiant polar bear steps out of an ornate frame engulfed in flames. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 60" x 36". Insitu by artist. Large photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.
		I Am Not Yours Emblematic colors and fire suggest a story about border tensions, the prospect of war and land disputes. A realistically rendered lioness boldly challenges the viewer from within. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 36" x 36". Insitu by artist. Large photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.
		The Blue Girl Trompe l'oeil painting of gilt mirror on abstract background with image of a lion. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 36" x 36". Insitu by artist. Large photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.
		Mirror Trompe l'oeil painting of gilt mirror on abstract background with image of lion. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 36" x 36". Insitu by artist. Large photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.
		Bequest Trompe l'oeil painting of gilt mirror on abstract background with image of polar bear. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 36" x 36". Insitu by artist. Large photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.
		Once You're A Piece Of Furniture You Can Never Go Back Two carved wood lion heads asking the question of where they fit in now that they are furniture. A 16th century drawing of the landscape where they once roamed is painted over a gold medallion-like imaginary space. Acrylic house paint on wood panel, 36" x 36". Insitu by artist. Large photo by Lynne Damianos Photography.