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Artwork sold in perfect condition Artwork location France An ancient tapestry in the style of Roman mosaics with a mythological monster at its center the Minotaur Made using the tufting technique the textile work required several hours of work by the Fabrica Minervae workshop to produce the design by the Roman artist Inspired by ancient pavements this contemporary tapestry blends decorative traditions and mythological narrative The geometric frame evoking the tessellated borders of Gallo-Roman mosaics structures the image and guides the eye to the center where the powerful figure of the Minotaur is enthroned Half-man half-bull trapped in the famous labyrinth of Crete this legendary monster symbolizes both uncontrolled violence and the wild side buried within each of us In this composition the Minotaur is portrayed not simply as a beast slain by Theseus but as a being both frightening and majestic assuming its centrality He seems to be watching us or at least waiting for us like a guardian from another world With this choice of representation the artist Rom avJC questions the boundary between man and animal between myth and intimacy The use of tufting a contemporary textile technique that injects loops of thread into a canvas using a mechanical gun gives the work a striking relief Contrasting textures reinforce the tapestrys visual and symbolic density Each loop each zone of color is the result of a precise gesture a carefully considered technical and aesthetic choice This thick warm material invites slow almost meditative observation reconnecting with the original function of tapestries to envelop space with a strong visual presence but also with warmth and meaning The Fabrica Minervae workshop a key partner in the project follows a tradition of textile craftsmanship while experimenting with new forms By collaborating with Rom avJC it is helping to revive ancient images in contemporary languages rooted in the concerns of contemporary design and hybrid practices The choice of the Minotaur is not insignificant in a world of shifting reference points this mythical creature becomes the mirror of our contradictions Misunderstood hero or imprisoned monster he reminds us of our dualities our need for structure the labyrinth and our fear of what lies beyond us Here its not just a question of décor but of woven narrative embroidered memory and embodied myth At the crossroads of imaginary archaeology textile art and narrative design this work is a fragment of legend recomposed in a modern visual language It bears witness to a desire to link past and present manual gesture and profound symbolism to produce a work that is both rooted in history and resolutely contemporary Read more