Cathedrals of the Mind

Odysseus, king of Ithaca, is famed for his cunning and endurance. After the Trojan War, his journey home spans ten perilous years, filled with trials—Cyclops, sirens, and the temptations of gods and monsters. Guided by wit rather than strength, he survives through intelligence and restraint. At last, he returns to reclaim his home and identity. His story endures as a testament to resilience, strategy, and the long, uncertain path back to oneself. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey releases on 17 July 2026, and with it the mythic man returns—eternally renewed, never out of time.

He endures by wit where strength would fail.
The war is won by a horse, not the sword.
Between gods and storms, he holds his course.

Oil on canvas, 2023
18” x 18” (2)
Price: £675

© Robert Walker 2026
@theartistrobert