It is not possible to live a comfortable life if we do not know what is beautiful and right, and not to live a beautiful and right life if we do not know what comfort is. (Epicurus, 341-370)
The story of pleasure or hedonism, is as old as human being roaming this world. The culture of enjoyment was undoubtedly founded by the Greek sages, as in their culture the pursuit of pleasure was a goal that was also exploited by the gods of Olympus. Enjoying the unspoiled nature, good food, music and select company ... At the same time man imagined various hobbies to diversify life, to move away from the unpleasant things that accompany our everyday life. Happiness and personal satisfaction is something that belongs to us according to the laws of a divine nature. Throughout history, artists have portrayed their vision of hedonism in a variety of ways and in a variety of motifs. Own experiences and aspirations have the main purpose and meaning in the depiction of hedonism, and with that the artist reveals his ethical view and philosophy of life. In the collection of Max Zaxster's artistic depictions we find some characteristic motifs that vividly present the concept of hedonism, and certainly those pleasurable moments to which also the author likes to surrender with his soul, body and all the senses. Let us remember the saying of the famous Spanish philosopher and essayist Fernando Savatero, who says from an ethical distance, ˝that one who thinks that there is something bad in enjoyment is in fact bad. Man never feels so satisfied and attuned to life as when he enjoys it.˝
It is not possible to live a comfortable life if we do not know what is beautiful and right, and not to live a beautiful and right life if we do not know what comfort is. (Epicurus, 341-370)
The story of pleasure or hedonism, is as old as human being roaming this world. The culture of enjoyment was undoubtedly founded by the Greek sages, as in their culture the pursuit of pleasure was a goal that was also exploited by the gods of Olympus. Enjoying the unspoiled nature, good food, music and select company ... At the same time man imagined various hobbies to diversify life, to move away from the unpleasant things that accompany our everyday life. Happiness and personal satisfaction is something that belongs to us according to the laws of a divine nature. Throughout history, artists have portrayed their vision of hedonism in a variety of ways and in a variety of motifs. Own experiences and aspirations have the main purpose and meaning in the depiction of hedonism, and with that the artist reveals his ethical view and philosophy of life. In the collection of Max Zaxster's artistic depictions we find some characteristic motifs that vividly present the concept of hedonism, and certainly those pleasurable moments to which also the author likes to surrender with his soul, body and all the senses. Let us remember the saying of the famous Spanish philosopher and essayist Fernando Savatero, who says from an ethical distance, ˝that one who thinks that there is something bad in enjoyment is in fact bad. Man never feels so satisfied and attuned to life as when he enjoys it.˝
Score for pleasure
Score for pleasure
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 50 x 70 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2012
Intermezzo
Intermezzo
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 40 x 40 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2012
Hidden Corner
Hidden Corner
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 40 x 30 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 20121
SOIREA
SOIREA
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 45 x 40 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2020
Vagabund Diary
Vagabund Diary
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 60 x 45 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
First Violin
First Violin
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 22 x 24 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
Eve temptation
Eve temptation
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 30 x 20 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
Double C
Double C
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 20 x 30 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
Juicy composition
Juicy composition
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 50 x 70 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
Golden dreams
Golden dreams
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 50 x 70 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2008
First league
First league
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 30 x 40 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 30 x 40 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
In vino veritas
In vino veritas
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 39 x 34 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007
Wine mother
Wine mother
Author: Max Zaxster
Measurements: 20 x 30 cm
Technique: mixed technique / canvas
Year: 2007