Defender of the Icon – Part of the Byzantine Saga


Inspired by Byzantine iconography, this artwork imagines a heroic saint. The saint is a symbolic fighter during the Iconoclasm period. This figure is also a steadfast defender of icons, standing alongside his cousin, The Preserver of the Tessera.

The composition evokes resilience and reverence. It uses luminous textures and scattered color fields. These elements suggest both sacred presence and the chaos of conflict.

Bonfelle loves merging historical influence with contemporary interpretation. Transforming these influences into visual dialogues that highlights the enduring power of creativity.

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