Guardian of the Crossroads

The painting explores themes of loneliness and suspended time within the space of a surreal city. At the center of the composition is a deformed intersection with a tall, rusty pole. Long shadows stretch across the cobblestones, ending in commedia dell'arte masks. In the foreground is a broken hourglass — a symbol of the decay of memory and identity.

Style: Expressionism, surrealism.
Palette: Indigo, steel grey, umber.