The Closer it Gets is a long-term body of work that tackles the myth of Icarus and, more specifically, Edward Field's (1963) poem with the same name. Using historical artworks such as "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" (c.1560) by Pieter Bruegel and an overexposed and oversaturated aesthetic, this modern interpretation of the myth comes to life. Images from the island Ikaria are combined with studio-based portraiture to enhance the mythical feel of these frames.
Myths are pieces of writing aimed to teach us basic lessons about our human condition and showcase either a way to overcome it or reasons why our behavior is not practical. Likewise, these images direct their viewers' attention to different concepts from the contemporary world. Instead of being used as a warning, it becomes something new.
Getting your wings burned trying is better than looking up and wondering what could have been.
