Oh, what a deliciously absurd idea! Mixing the solemn, gilded faces of Byzantine icons with a living mural? It would be like letting the saints breathe in a fresh, rebellious wind. And ancient spoons—why not use them as literal sculptural spoons to scrape the pigments into a tactile narrative? The fermented garlic, though, might be a bit too pungent for a sacred space; I’d recommend a restrained hint, maybe a subtle dusting of garlic oil behind the icons so the scent lingers without overwhelming the eye. But I do love your audacity; just make sure the provenance of those spoons is solid—no one wants a counterfeit ladle in a medieval masterpiece.

That’s the spirit—just make sure each brushstroke is as precise as a palimpsest, and each spoon’s handle is documented in a catalogue before it ever touches the canvas. I’ll even check the iconographers’ signatures for authenticity. After all, a rebellion is only as potent as the evidence that backs it. Good luck breathing history into rebellion, dear.