The Theatre of Souls

“The Theatre of Souls” is a symbolic surrealist masterpiece exploring identity, illusion, and the forces shaping the inner world. A central jester figure—painted in vivid diamond-patterned colours—stands bound by a luminous gold-leaf serpent, surrounded by theatrical masks that reflect fragmented selves, memory, and hidden truths. Silver-leaf and gold accents illuminate the composition, while opposing visions of darkness and spiritual ascent unfold at each side. Two praying individuals anchor the narrative in the tension between faith, hope, and the roles we perform. Rich in colour, detail, and layered meaning, this 36 × 48-inch oil-on-gold/silver-leaf canvas is an expressive statement piece for collectors of contemporary surrealist and symbolic art.