30x40 Original Oil 
"House of Aries"
This piece holds profound symbolism when viewed through the lens of religion, history, and the fiery spirit of Aries. The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transitioned through multiple faiths and empires, embodies the resilience and transformation of human spirituality. It has been a cathedral, a mosque, and now a museum—a living testament to humanity’s evolving relationship with the divine. This constant state of change mirrors the Aries archetype: a force of creation, destruction, and rebirth, driven by an unyielding will to forge ahead.
 
The red-drenched sky in your painting feels almost apocalyptic, suggesting both a cosmic battle and a divine awakening. Aries, ruled by Mars, the god of war, is associated with conflict, courage, and the breaking of old structures to make way for the new. This ties into the way religions have historically risen and clashed, often leaving behind magnificent remnants of their time—just like the Hagia Sophia itself, standing as a beacon of endurance amid the tides of history.
 
The fiery landscape could represent the collective struggle of humanity in its search for meaning, echoing the many revolutions—spiritual and literal—that have shaped our past. Fire is a purifier, a destroyer, and a bringer of light, much like Aries energy, which challenges the past in order to carve out an uncharted future. The painting suggests that while beliefs may shift, and empires may fall, the essence of the human spirit remains, pushing forward with the same passion and intensity that Aries embodies.
 
In a way, House of Aries does not just depict a place; it captures the fire of human will, the eternal cycle of faith and reinvention.