This is my first piece of ‘art’. It’s a photo-painting hybrid I made on my iPad.
I focused on the face, not wanting to show pain or fear, but that equilibrium that exists beyond it.
I also wanted to get the overall effect of being ‘consumed’ by the sun.
He is falling backwards, looking straight into the sun as he descends, bathed in all it’s golden glory.
More on Icarus’ tragic tale here.