Oedipus & The Sphinx

3D mixed media acrylics
70 x 110 cm
by Pantelis Melissinos

Oedipus & The Sphinx by Pantelis Melissinos is a multi-layered artwork that masterfully fuses mythology, abstraction, and surrealism.

Melissinos’ vibrant colours and expressive forms transform the ancient tale into a modern, avant-garde interpretation. The bold, kinetic, and deeply psychological composition elevates the work beyond a simple retelling, inviting viewers to engage with it both intellectually and emotionally.

Through fractured perspectives, gestural dynamism, and 3D layering, Melissinos reimagines the mythic tension between Oedipus and the Sphinx, capturing their confrontation as a theatrical performance frozen in time.

The result is a powerful meditation on riddle, fate, knowledge, fear, and human destiny.