The artwork, titled “Aphrodite and Perseus on the Isle of Eyes (Arcadia),” was created by Ernst Fuchs in 1982. It is part of the Fantastic Realism art movement and falls within the genre of mythological painting.
The artwork presents a vivid and intricate scene featuring Aphrodite and Perseus, two prominent figures from Greek mythology. The scene is set on the mystical Isle of Eyes, evident from the numerous eyes embedded into the ground, seemingly gazing upwards. This surreal landscape is further enriched by fantastical and vibrant colors, lending an otherworldly atmosphere to the piece. Aphrodite is depicted in a semi-transparent, ethereal form, suggesting her divine nature, while Perseus stands resolute and muscular by her side, with his head adorned in a helmet. Surrounding them are various organic forms, human-like figures, and a multitude of eyes, which contribute to the sense of mysticism and myth. The complex composition and the layering of mythological symbolism are hallmarks of Ernst Fuchs’ intricate and imaginative style, characteristic of the Fantastic Realism movement.
