Works by these artists dealt primarily with the depiction of contemporary life through emotions, along with mythological themes from African and Northwest Native American legends. (encyclopedia.com)
His works articulately intertwine urban and mythological themes into surreal and sometimes violent theatrical scenes rich in symbolic meaning. (recreativeuk.com)
Since the 1970s, Vater has produced a wide range of installation art, drawing inspiration from mythological themes related to indigenous and Yoruba Brazil, especially with regard to notions of time. (artpace.org)