Iliad 2022: rivals in love.

The 2 main men in Helen's life. Husband and lover. But in 2022 quite different from the original epic.

I made Menelaus not a king, but still a second to one. If Agamemnon could be a president, angered by the image he shows to the world due to his brother's humiliation, Menelaus could be one managing that image: his chief of pr, his spokesperson.

And Paris should be move to be the foolish, charming, intense young prince with no care in the world.. That's how I saw them and how I sketched them

young politican

• Menelaus is charming, though he lacks the raw charisma of his older brother. As a spokesperson or press officer, he plays the crucial role of projecting glamour to mask the harsh reality of Agamemnon’s policies.His wardrobe consists of impeccably tailored suits made from the finest fabrics, yet they lack any personal spark. His clothing is not a choice, but a uniform of deception—designed to look perfect in front of a camera while reflecting a complete absence of independent character.

posh youngster

• Paris adores the attention and thrives on it. He thinks Helen is his match and he is able to see in her a depth that he is afraid to find in himself. Paris loves to be loved and liked. He is not mean. But he still needs to grow a bit. He dresses like a young rich man, elegant, with expensive outfits, always ready to be photographed.