"To the Garden We Return", 2023, Oil on canvas, 80 x 80 inches.
albertz benda is pleased to announce that the Space K Museum in Seoul has acquired “To the Garden We Return”. Devon's first museum acquisition.
This painting reflects a lush and fertile place with abundant vegetation reminiscent of the Garden of Eden. It is seen as a symbol of innocence, purity, and a perfect relationship between humans, nature, and God.
The Garden of Eden story has had a significant impact on Western culture and has been interpreted in various ways throughout history. Some interpret the story as a moral tale about the consequences of disobedience, while others see it as a depiction of the loss of innocence and the beginning of human suffering.
February 13, 2023
