The Ninth Gate-The Hanged Man-watercolor, color pencil, 42x29.7cm, 第九道門-倒吊人, 水彩、帶針筆、 色鉛筆、水彩紙

Inspired by the movie "The Ninth Gate," the Hanged Man represents an extension of justice. In reality, those who embody true justice instil fear in the wicked, leading them to concoct deceitful schemes against the righteous. The painting depicts a woman with a sacred lily tattoo, representing the righteous, while a coiled serpent represents the wicked. Justice itself is depicted as the Hanged Man, suspended upside down, , offering a fresh perspective and awakening one's spiritual purpose. It also signifies the ability to let go and embrace one's true calling in this lifetime. The painting portrays symbols of evil, such as the serpent, gathered blood, sacred lilies, entwined vines, a blood-red opening, and mysterious purple hues, hinting at the enigmatic secrets of the Ninth Gate.

靈感來自電影《第九道門》，倒吊者是代表正義的延伸，在現實中真正正義的人會讓罪惡的人感到害怕，於是他們千方百計要陷害正義的人，畫中以具有聖潔百合紋身的女子象徵正義的人，纏繞在人身的蛇象徵罪惡的人。而正義就被倒吊起來成了倒吊者，顛倒過來觀察世界能喚起人的精神目的，也代表能夠放棄現有的，能夠去做這輩子真正應該去做的事。而畫中描繪了象徵罪惡的蛇、凝聚的血泊、聖潔的百合、纏繞的藤蔓、血紅的洞、神秘的紫色，暗示著第九道門的秘密。查詢或購買請電郵info@1874artgallery.com。