PASSAGE, the second part of MARKEL's ODYSSEY series, is a powerful representation of transformation—the moment when everything changes, when a single decision alters the course of one’s life forever. This painting captures the essence of the hero’s journey, where an object, doorway, or event sets the protagonist on a path of self-discovery and destiny. Through striking contrasts of light and dark, color and shadow, PASSAGE explores the collapse of alternate realities and the opening of a singular, destined path.
Full Quote from MARKEL:
"The hero’s journey always starts with an object or doorway. Some event that changes or transforms them. An event that puts them on the path of their destiny. All other possibilities, all other realities, all other timelines collapse when the decision is made. And your one true doorway opens up, separating what you considered to be real with what reality really is. Separating the concrete, dark, and colourless with a life full of colour, light, and wonder."
"I realized that two years ago, the decision to be an artist changed what I thought was possible. I found my destiny on the paths I took to avoid it. I could no longer walk away from my own story. A PASSAGE OPENED UP….AND I WALKED THROUGH."
A Visual Threshold of Transformation
PASSAGE is a profound exploration of the pivotal moment in the hero’s journey—the crossing of the threshold from the familiar and mundane into the unknown and extraordinary. MARKEL uses bold, contrasting colors to symbolize this shift from a life once defined by limitation and darkness to a new reality full of light, color, and endless possibilities. The painting encapsulates that precise moment when all other paths dissolve, and only one remains: the path that leads to self-realization and destiny.
The visual narrative of PASSAGE reflects the artist’s own journey—the decision to become an artist two years ago was MARKEL’s own "passage" into a new life, one filled with meaning and purpose that he hadn’t fully grasped before. The painting invites viewers to reflect on their own pivotal moments, the decisions that have led them to where they are today, and the limitless potential that lies on the other side of fear and uncertainty.
PASSAGE (Part Two of the ODYSSEY Series) is an emotionally charged and intellectually stimulating piece, ideal for collectors who are drawn to artwork that represents the deeper, transformational aspects of life’s journey. Its compelling narrative of crossing into one’s true destiny, paired with its bold and vibrant imagery, makes it a standout piece in any collection. PASSAGE serves as both a visual and philosophical reminder of the power of choice, the paths we walk, and the moments that define our lives.
Acquire this transformative work today and allow PASSAGE to serve as a beacon of change, reflecting the journeys we take when we finally step through the door that destiny has opened.
