Below is a collection of the Ink drawings for my adaptation of the first third of the Divine Comedy: Dante’s Inferno. Through the lens of this classic poem, I explored personal grievances, insecurities, and experiences. Ultimately culminating in a long and panoramic composition. For 3 months, I added 12 inches to the composition each subsequent week, which allowed me to explore various themes. From personal music taste, to finding a place as a contemporary artist within Art History, I used the inferno as an inspirational lightning rod. These images are the individual components of the larger composition, both in greyscale as well as color.
If you’d like to see the entire slideshow where I developed this body of work, click the link below and you’ll be taken to the full google slides presentation. This project wouldn’t have been possible without Michelle Gagliano’s trust in my vision.
Cantos in order of pairs, 1-12. All of these were made within Late February to Early May of 2023
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CFDE-en3E6s8wjsC0-SusIWhz8zrcp_EtWBDQbJorjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Below is a video that shows how they link together. Enjoy.