$2,650.00
Oil on canvas • 24" x 30"
Professionally finished in a gallery-quality floating frame by Ted at Plaza Art Gallery
"Abelard and Heloise" immerses viewers in a surreal narrative of love, tension, and fragility. At the heart of the composition, a half-naked Heloise leans contemplatively against a wall while peering up a translucent stairway, where poor Abelard ascends toward an uncertain destination. The delicate balance of the scene is underscored by a pair of scissors poised to sever the column supporting an arch—symbolizing instability and impending change. Surrounding them, floating ceramics and symbols inspired by Joe Pelka infuse the surreal landscape with a touch of intricate artistry, blending the fragile with the ethereal. This piece captures the complex and forbidden connection between Abelard and Heloise, weaving themes of passion, sacrifice, and the precariousness of their love within an otherworldly setting.
