Alson Castro

"He teaches you the dance of mysteries"

Art by Alson Castro

Pencils on gray paper

Art by Alson Castro

Art by Alson Castro

"Date in an unusual place"

Pencils and watercolor on paper

Art by Alson Castro

Original: 35x28cm or 14x11"

"Embrace Him"

Pencil drawing by Alson Castro

The time has come to abandon the fears, prejudices, and limitations of old spirituality.

Your pleasure awaits behind the moralistic wall that the religiosity of fear has placed in your path. Do not be afraid to embrace what you have been taught to condemn and hide.

"Dionysus and Ampelos"

Art by Alson Castro

Mixed media on paper

Original AVAILABLE

Little is said about Dionysus' homosexuality.

Ampelos, a young satyr, was one of the male lovers of the festive god of wine.

It was in homage to Ampelos, who died tragically, that wine emerged: after the satyr's tragic death, Dionysus transformed him into the first grapevine.

Here, the artist imagines this story a little differently: Ampelos is resurrected thanks to the new creativity that Dionysus achieves through the power of wine.

"Hercules and Iolaus rest after defeating the Hydra"

Art by Alson Castro

Colored pencils on paper

Although few know it, in Greek mythology Hercules also had male lovers.

Iolaus, a Theban prince who helped the hero defeat the Hydra, is one of them.

"Red night"

Art by Alson Castro

Pencils on paper

"Don't lose sight of your goal"

Art by Alson Castro

Mixed media on paper

"a good place to meet"

Art by Alson Castro

Mixed media painting on paper

"The Resurrection of Hyacinth" (original SOLD - send message for prints)

Mixed media painting by Alson Castro

In Greek mythology, one of the lobers of the god Apollo is Hyacinth, a very handsome young prince. However, Zephyrus, god of the west winds, is also in love with Hyacinth and, in a fit of jealousy, causes the boy's death.

Apollo tries to revive his beloved with his lyre, but fails, and then transforms him into a violet flower, today called hyacinth.