This piece is quite personal as its a reinterpretation of something that happened to me when I was about 9 years old. I was with my family at Lisbons fun fair and we were at the Ghost Train ride. I insisted to go alone in the wagon, convinced I wouldnt be afraid of anything. As it turned out, as soon as the first puppet witch appeared I cowered inside the wagon, closed my eyes and ears, so I wouldnt hear the echoing laughter and screams (when I close my eyes I can still see her ). I came out really scared But now I love everything horror and fantasy related. This painting is also homage to Lisbons original fun fair the Feira Popular, which ceased to exist (political issues!). There was dirt, smoke, neon lights it all had a gritty underground feeling to it that really contributed to its magic. I wish I could go back to those times but I will always hold fond memories of it. I was also inspired by the movies Big (the Zoltar machine), Ghostbusters 2 (Rays Occult Books) and Blade Runner. I hope you like it and perhaps some of you will even identify with the image.
It's great to hear how your own experiences led kind of led to this work!
I love the atmosphere you created