Victor Figol and the character of Macbeth

As a single person strides towards uncertainty a connection is made to the feeling of loneliness. Their footsteps are met by pouring rain that careens in pools under the glow of the amber streetlights.  The fleeting shadows play across the ground providing depth for a scene humans can connect their everyday lives to. Victor Figol’s exploration of light, weather, life and change within this painting provides a deeper insight than can be expected.

Within Shakespeare's tragedy of Macbeth the character of Macbeth can be seen within the brush strokes of Figol’s painting. Similarly, Macbeth stands alone, seeking a way to comfort and forgive himself until he eventually becomes numb. Destiny and fate are addressed in this painting as streetlights outline the unwavering road towards a point far in the distance. Just as the person continues down the unwavering road, Macbeth tirelessly walks towards his destiny.  Macbeth is unmoved by his setbacks as he continues towards his prescribed fate in like manner to the person in this painting walking indifferently towards the horizon despite the falling rain. As the painting progresses forwards, a rapid change in the color of the leaves from a dark green to an autumn orange indicates a passing in season. In a similar fashion, the short time Macbeth achieves his desired result as king is miniscule when a rebellion and eventually his death occurs. The character of Macbeth ties in closely with Figols brilliant exploration of a vivid scene from a rainy day.