Awakening of the Forest

Mediums: oil, canvas.
Location: The Chicago Institute of the Arts (the USA).

The plot of the work, full of secrets and mysteries, resembles a bizarre magical dream. The painting depicts a pristine forest lit by the moon, full of young naked bodies that have fun, play musical instruments and relax in fabulous beautiful glades. These carefree creatures with leaves in their hair seem half-elves. They pay absolutely no attention to the mysterious character in the left corner, which is carefully studying something through a magnifying glass, and also does not notice anyone around. This man is Professor Lidenbrock from the books of Jules Verne, beloved by the artist; he often appears in the works of P. Delvaux, symbolizing human curiosity and at the same time the limitations of his perception. The self-profound scientist is not able to notice the usual joys and the aesthetic pleasure of art.