In The Legend of the Past Lives On, Polito weaves together classical figures, architectural fragments, and layered text to explore how history echoes through the present. The elongated vertical format creates a sense of ascension and descent, mirroring the cyclical rise and fall of civilizations. Through its interplay of mythic imagery and modern language, the collage reflects on identity, repetition, and the enduring pull of the past.
2024 Collage on Paper 8 x 17 inches Signed verso
Original Work