Ulysses 1986

charlesgarabedian

Broad, Los Angeles, CA, US

abstract painting

graffiti art

street art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

street graffiti

spray can art

urban art

naive art

water

expressionist

Charles Garabedian's 1986 painting "Ulysses" depicts a solitary figure standing in a boat, referencing the epic Greek poem *The Odyssey*, about Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War. The figure in the painting embodies Ulysses' character, highlighting the themes of isolation and determination. The boat is surrounded by an abstract swirling sea, emphasizing Ulysses' epic voyage, and the vivid colors and bold brushstrokes add dynamism and a sense of movement to the composition. The artwork is currently housed in the Broad museum in Los Angeles.