The work ''A Morte do Boi'' / "The Death of the Bull" is the final piece in the Erotika or Violence collection. In this piece, the bull is killed. The initial idea of the collection, representing the bull as a sexual predator, as an icon of pleasure and desire, is here concluded. With its death, the phallus disappears, and desire becomes free to occupy other symbolic spaces.
''O Desejo Que Doma O Desejo'' or ''The Desire That Tames the Desire'' it's the second piece in Erotika or Violence collection.
A strong representation of desire. The Taurus Man, in his place of intimacy, is dominated by his own desire. In many ways, we can also perceive the animalistic act. Man, being tamed by himself. Chained to your desires, erasing the ego.
''Segunda Fase do Ato Violento'' or ''Second phase of the violent act'' is a piece in the collection of Erotika, Desire and Violence.
This painting represents the post act, the second phase of the act: which was violent. A strong representation of sexuality is ejaculation (symbolically).
The colors used in the painting bring an immaturity and sweetness in the face of violence. Innocence.
ZALA
A MORTE DO BOI
Oil on canvas, 20x30cm.
2023
by ZALA
O DESEJO QUE DOMA O DESEJO
A strong representation of desire.
The Taurus Man, in his place of intimacy, is dominated by his own desire. In many ways, we can also perceive the animalistic act.
Man, being tamed by himself. Chained to your desires, erasing the ego.
Oil on canvas, 70x90cm. 2023.
SEGUDA FASE DO ATO VIOLENTO
This painting represents the post act, the second phase of the act: which was violent. A strong representation of sexuality is ejaculation (symbolically).
The colors used in the painting bring an immaturity and sweetness in the face of violence. Innocence.
Oil painting on canvas, 30x30cm.