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"Search for a Psychopomp:" by ~hunospuno:iconhunospuno:


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Submitted: Sep 11, 2006
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Resolution: 640×647
Comments: 166
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Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot A75
Shutter Speed: 1/60 second
F Number: F/2.8
Focal Length: 5 mm
Date Picture Taken: Sep 7, 2006, 10:58:12 AM

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"Search for a Psychopomp: the Need to be Relevant"



As individuals we are very much preoccupied by the conscious or unconscious need to mean something in a world that is ever changing, to what extent, we do not know. But the fulfillment of this need is made more complicated when it is manifested by the quest for material and economic accomplishments, or the fanatic search for validation of spiritual beliefs. This artwork is an attempt to examine/portray that obsessive preoccupation. “Psychopomp” is a Greek name for “soul guide” or just “guide.” This name applies to a collection of beings appearing in different religious beliefs, the angel Gabriel being one example. Greek mythology is represented by the boatman Charon, he who ferries the souls of the dead across the river Styx. The name is used in this artwork to describe the ones who guide us. We need them, they help us steer our lives to find the answers and to achieve our highest aspirations. Hand in hand with our “psychopomps” we confront everyday life with the sometimes subconscious effort to strive for relevance.

~Kurt Lluch~


Oil on Canvas, 183 x 183cm ( 6 x 6feet )

Finally finished this, took me 2 months( the fastest i've done this year). my largest wallbound painting so far..

*FULL VIEW, AND YOU'LL GET THE IDEA*
Daily Deviation, 2008-02-26

Daily Deviation"Search for a Psychopomp:" by ~hunospuno is a highly symbolic piece with a strong concept to back it up... and it looks damn great, on top. (Featured by ^stigmatattoo)

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~faithful-muse:iconfaithful-muse: Sep 11, 2006, 7:49:10 PM
This is amazing! If its as big as you say, the full view hardly does it justice. :jawdrop:
Its great to see such talented people on here, who put so much thought and emotion into their work. Great job! you are truly talented!

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*nefar007:iconnefar007: Sep 11, 2006, 7:53:17 PM
na hays! very na hays! artistic!
~hunospuno:iconhunospuno: Sep 11, 2006, 7:55:10 PM
haha, salamat! :peace:

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~hunospuno:iconhunospuno: Sep 11, 2006, 7:58:29 PM
equal sided, square sizes tends to diminished the illusion of size, but its ok. we just do what we can.=) hey, thanks much for checking it out. :D

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~Digitalflattery:iconDigitalflattery: Sep 11, 2006, 8:20:04 PM
woah, sweet

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~flesh-box:iconflesh-box: Sep 11, 2006, 9:03:20 PM
How perfect.

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~frantzwah:iconfrantzwah: Sep 11, 2006, 9:26:16 PM
...antagal mo nawala...tapos eto! ...sulit! hehe! =D

fave ko na to!

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~hunospuno:iconhunospuno: Sep 11, 2006, 9:39:32 PM
hahah, o nga eh, salamat pre. :D

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~hunospuno:iconhunospuno: Sep 11, 2006, 9:40:48 PM
salamat!:D

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