Janus

“Janus” is quite different from Dominic’s other work, since it is more sober and simplistic. Still, Dominic created a powerful image using less color. Portrayed here is the Roman god Janus, the classic icon of the man with two faces. Furthermore Janus is known as the god of beginnings, endings en transitions. You can easily spot the two different faces in this portrait, but Dominic managed to create a whole as well. Although Janus is a male figure, the artist’ main interest in portraying women is still visible in the feminine features of the Roman god. This artwork comes in a limited edition of 100 x 70 ( 15 pieces), 70 x 50 cm (20 pieces). Techniques used: I draw by hand on paper, scan it in and then work it out with Photoshop. The artwork will be finished with the use of the most modern printing techniques available today (HD metal). About HD metal: Transfer printing onto metal is a new, cutting edge, way to reproduce an image. While being subjected to extreme heat and pressure, the dyes from the transfer paper turn into a gas, are pressed into the surface of the metal, and then solidify into the treated aluminum. The unique thing is that the gloss level of the metal is fully preserved, which results in an unbelievable picture quality.