Cacoethes

Cacoethes is printed on aluminum metal and framed in a thin floating black frame

• Material: Aluminium Dibond metal
• Frame Size: 100x140 cm
• One of a kind

"Cacoethes: The Whisper of the Inadvisable"

In a world where the allure of the unconventional tugs at our souls and beckons us to take that one, inadvisable step, "Cacoethes" emerges as a mesmerizing embodiment of the relentless urge to embrace the unknown. This remarkable art piece, a portrait of a woman, captures the essence of this unyielding yearning, drawing us into a complex narrative that lies within the gaze and textures of concrete.

Her gaze is arresting, and it arrests us in return. The intensity in her eyes mirrors a longing so profound that it feels almost painful. There is a sense of shock in her expression, as though she has just been confronted by the overwhelming force of her own desires. Her eyes lock onto ours, creating an unbreakable connection, compelling us to question our own inner yearnings and the inadvisable temptations that can ensnare us.

With her hands up in the air, she is caught in a moment of indecision, suspended between the known and the uncharted. Her raised hands are a tangible representation of the inner turmoil, the struggle between restraint and the urge to reach for that which may be considered inadvisable. The concrete textures surrounding her evoke a sense of solidity, a reminder of the unyielding external forces that often constrain our actions and desires.

"Cacoethes" serves as an introspective mirror, inviting us to explore the human condition where the forbidden whispers its call to us all. This artwork captures a fleeting moment in the life of the woman, where she is on the brink of making a decision that may lead her down a path fraught with consequences. It prompts us to reflect on our own struggles with that unrelenting desire and the choices we face in our journey.

In the end, "Cacoethes" prompts us to confront our innermost yearnings, our struggles with the inadvisable, and the often stark contrast between our dreams and the unforgiving reality that surrounds us. The image of the woman, intense but shocked gaze, and the textural embrace of concrete, compels us to ponder the boundaries we are willing to push and the price we might pay to follow the elusive call of the unknown.