Olympias by Tea_Rex
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"Not just because I age through it, but she really is the deepest character I've ever played. There's a wisdom and an age and a depth and a strength to her that very much belongs to the woman I've become in the last few years. There's nothing young about her. It's everything heavy that I've done or seen." -Angelina Jolie on the role of Olympias I have a thing ( fetish is not quite the right word ) for portraits of literary characters, mythological beings and persona from ancient history. This week I have been feeling the urge to begin working on a series of such portrayals. With literature we have the author's words to guide us a fair distance and the best writers allow or encourage us to engage our imaginations in generating a vision of their characters. With myth and ancient history our perceptions are strongly influenced by centuries of artistic depictions and within the past century by the dynamic power of motion pictures. Depending upon an actor's performance, a film role can often define or re-define popular perception of most any historical figure. Recently I re-watched Oliver Stone's 'Alexander', which is a vibrant adventure for the senses. With the acting, one performance stood out for me among the rest, that of Alexander's mother portrayed by Angelina Jolie. The story followed closely with what is possible to be known of the family dynamic of Alexander and his parents. What Angelina brings across with force is that there would be nothing "great" about Alexander had his mother not been a magnificent woman herself. It is that strength of character that I wanted to go after in a portrait. This is not so much a depiction of Angie .. there's plenty of those and many very good .. but a tribute to her work in this particular role, which, for me, was the show-through performance of the film. If you have seen the movie, I would be interested in your impressions. Terry
Comments (14)
callad
This is a most impressive portrait Terry.. The powerful play of light and shadow on her face and body, her expression, strong yet caring.. And in full view every detail becomes so evident! Her hair, though almost completely in the dark, flows so beautiful over her. A proud and caring woman that has seen much in her days. I did not see the movie but this is how your work strikes me. A really outstanding piece!
npauling
Lovely work, she looks full of character. I'm afraid I haven't seen the film.
timtripp
excellent!
anitalee
Excellent
mgtcs
Perfect presentation, absolutely amazing portrait and use of light! 10+
Mondwin
Superbly light and shadow...Splendid done...bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx
SetoKaiba
Very good light a´nd shadow, the whole feeling is wonderful! Fine work, well done!
wysiwig
Well, everybody beat me to it but the shadow and light work is really magnificent. Olympia was a strong and intelligent woman and very ambitious for her son. As long as you are in the mood, how about Hellen of Troy?
Tea_Rex
Wysiwig: "As long as you are in the mood, how about Hellen of Troy?" Who?! Never heard of her. [ reaches for his 'Who's Who of Ancient Personae' encyclopedia ] Ah .. that Helen! Well, I suppose such an effort would be a challenge. Of course, this Helen would need to look worthy of launching a thousand ships in my estimation. Okay! Deal. Stay tuned! Any other requests? ;-) Terry
violet
Beautiful portrait.....!!!!
adrie
Very beautiful image, great pose and superb lighting....excellent done.
Gisela
Beautiful.
psyoshida
Ah, such a beauty! I guess I'm a dullard, I didn't see this movie either! Perhaps that's better since I don't compare your work to any one or anything other than it's self. You keep spitting out these exceptional portraits. Your vision for this lady have been realized so well. She indeed looks as you describe her, with strength and some pride too. I especially love the lighting it adds the final crowning touch to beautiful portrait.
Tholian
I've not seen the movie but this has a fitting 'feel' to it which comes across nicely.