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Death to Ego

Death to Ego

Regular price $5,500.00 USD
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  Death to Ego" is a captivating 4ft x 4ft acrylic painting that vividly portrays a transformative journey inspired by Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey toward enlightenment. The artwork features a striking central figure, a blue, ethereal humanoid form, emerging from a network of dark, sprawling roots that anchor it to a vibrant green base, symbolizing deep connection to the earth and the subconscious.
Above, a massive, luminous mushroom with an orange and yellow cap dominates the composition, its underside glowing with a radiant, almost otherworldly light against a starry, cosmic background. This mushroom serves as both a literal and metaphorical canopy, representing growth, transformation, and the expansive nature of consciousness. Extending from the central figure are long, delicate stems, each topped with colorful, intricate mushrooms in shades of red, purple, blue, and green, some adorned with dripping patterns or surreal eyes, evoking a sense of mysticism and inner vision.
The figure itself appears both vulnerable and powerful, entangled in its own roots yet reaching upward, suggesting a struggle and release from the ego—a shedding of limiting beliefs to embrace a higher state of awareness. The dark, starry sky contrasts with the earthy greens and luminous fungi, creating a dynamic interplay between the terrestrial and the celestial, the material and the spiritual. This piece invites viewers to reflect on personal growth, the dissolution of the self, and the journey toward enlightenment, making it a profound and visually arresting addition to any art collection. Perfect for those drawn to themes of transformation, mythology, and the psychedelic, "Death to Ego" is a bold statement of inner evolution.
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