Ariadne 1980

"Ariadne" is a 1980 painting by Will Barnet, known for his figurative and symbolic works. The painting features a lone woman standing among a flock of crows, silhouetted against a pale blue sky. The scene evokes a sense of isolation and mystery, suggesting a possible connection to the Greek myth of Ariadne, abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos. Barnet's simplified forms and use of dark and light contrast lend a timeless quality to the composition, creating a powerful and evocative image.