Trofin Mind & Paul Stan - The End of Man XXL

One vision. Two hands. A single artistic consciousness.

Trofin Mind Art is a unique concept, born from the fusion of two artists who cannot exist separately in the act of creation: Trofin Mind, a theologian and visionary conceptualist, and Stan Paul Gabriel, an oil painter rooted in sacred art.

Trofin conceives the theme, meaning, and spiritual structure of each work. Stan Paul translates these ideas into color and matter, using classical oil painting techniques, entirely handmade.

Each painting is signed by both artists, as it is the result of two souls creating as one. One cannot exist without the other. A thought cannot be seen without the hand that paints it. And the hand, without vision, does not create — it merely reproduces.

Thus is born a deeply spiritual art, impossible to replicate, unique in its essence. A meeting point between the unseen and the seen. Between spirit and form.

Title: The End of Man (alternativ: Bored Temptation)
Technique: Oil on canvas, 100% hand-painted
Artists: Trofin Mind (concept, vision) & Stan Paul Gabriel (execution, painting)
Signed: Dual-signed in the bottom corners
Date: 2025

Condition:
Excellent condition – the painting has been preserved in its original state with no cracks, scratches, or discoloration. Surface and colors remain intact, with fine details and contrasts kept as originally applied.

Dimensions:
– Total size: 120 x 80 cm
– Image size: Full canvas (no borders or margins visible)
– Framing: Black wooden frame included, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere of the composition.

Technique & Materials:
Original oil painting on stretched cotton canvas, executed with multiple transparent and opaque layers of premium pigments. The nuanced shadows, surreal details, and contrast between muted tones and strong accents (such as the red orb) are achieved through meticulous glazes and texturing.

Concept & Symbolism:
This painting is a dystopian allegory about man’s surrender to technology. The human figure, drained of color and vitality, stands as an empty shell, performing gestures “by the book” while his true life force has already migrated elsewhere. On his shoulder sits a bored devil, no longer needed to tempt — for man now destroys himself willingly.

At the bottom, in a flowerpot labeled “Enjoy Life”, a severed hand rises with the artificial gesture of approval: the “Like.” This symbolizes the absurd transfer of human energy into the digital sphere, where vitality is harvested to feed illusions. The red orb on the horizon replaces the setting sun, a false light that marks the twilight of authentic existence.

The work captures the paradox of modernity: while man believes he controls technology, in reality, his soul has been transplanted into it, leaving behind only a lifeless shadow.

Provenance:
Directly from the artists’ studio — never exhibited or sold before this listing.

Documents included:
– Certificate of authenticity signed by both artists
– Extended concept note explaining the symbolism

Restorations or damages:
None. The work is in pristine original condition.

Shipping & Packaging:
– Packaging: Acid-free paper, protective layers, and rigid art box
– Courier: Insured international delivery (DHL, UPS or equivalent)
– Delivery timeframe: Approx. 5–10 business days within Europe