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Forest of Doxa-Robert Longo-1

Longo’s epic narrative strength comes from his transformation of the intimate practice of drawing into the monumental scale of painting, elevating the medium to a scale never seen before. He achieves an extremely emotional range through his use of chiaroscuro, harnessing light and dark as primary material. This forest alludes to mystery and emotions that come from nature in itself, without the presence of the human being. The evergreen forest surrounding the lake of Doxa, in western Corinthia, Greece, is represented as immerse in a mythological and mystical atmosphere thanks to the used of chiaroscuro, in which Longo is a great master.

“ I was able to do whatever I wanted material-wise and medium-wise. „

Robert Longo