Painting, as in any other expression of art, goes far beyond what we can see, looking the canvas.
In this set of paintings, entitle “The king on the belly”, Ricardo Passos gives us a deer meaning that usual to the expression “ He thinks the world of himself”
Observing this canvas is impossible to not understand the main questions, the artist want to transmit. This set of works follow the previous ones, mention only the female universe: The pregnancy, the maternity, the responsibility of raising and educating, and above all, instructing someone who is going to have more responsibilities.
Are Queens more than only mothers or figures whose duty is bigger than simple adventure between mother and son?
Where does the desire of maternity and the beginning of procreation duty begin ?
Which were the roles for Queens and Crown Princes Whose birth was so desire as materialization of peace treaty ?
“The king on the belly”, it’s a pleasure to the sight, but also an element of reflection about additional royalty obligations.