Babilonie 2007

"Babilonie," created in 2007 by Italian artist Enzo Cucchi, is a mixed media artwork that presents a haunting and suggestive scene. The composition features three figures silhouetted against a stark, gray background, with a single, ox-headed figure in the foreground. Above them, a line of skulls descends from a dark, stormy sky. The use of bold colors, especially the bright orange of the skulls and the cow, creates a striking contrast against the muted gray and white of the sky and figures. Cucchi's artwork is known for its exploration of themes of mortality and the fragility of human existence, often juxtaposing dark and light imagery. "Babilonie" exemplifies this characteristic style with its unsettling portrayal of the human condition.