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SERIES OF INTUITIVE ABSTRACT PAINTINGS

The Mythos series embodies a collection of intuitive abstract paintings, each a testament to the power of creative intuition.

Intuitive or Process Art delves into the depths of creative intuition, allowing it to serve as the guiding force in the artistic process. It is a journey of self-discovery and renewal, embracing spontaneity and fearlessness in artistic expression. Within this realm, artists engage in a playful exploration of paint, unfettered by judgment or comparison, allowing each work to evolve organically and speak its truth into existence.

 

Title: Drakaina

Cycle of RYB: Red

Technique: Mixed media on canvas 

Size: 100x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame

available

 

Drakaina, the embodiment of a female warrior dragon, harnesses the elemental powers of fire, signifying transformation and the mastery of one's will. As a messenger, she represents equilibrium, strength, and the mystical forces of nature, encapsulating the eternal cycle of life.

In various mythologies, dragons are often depicted as symbols of power, wisdom, and protection, and they frequently serve as guardians of treasures or sacred knowledge.

Title: Phoenix 

Cycle of RYB: Yellow

Technique: Acrylic on canvas 

Size: 100x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame

available

The Phoenix, renowned for its cyclical rebirth, endures a 500-year life span before immolating itself in a blaze of glory, only to rise anew from its own ashes. Legends ascribe to the Phoenix remarkable abilities, including healing properties and the capacity to purify with its tears, symbolizing renewal and the triumph of life over death.

The Phoenix is a prevalent motif in numerous cultures worldwide, symbolizing resurrection, regeneration, and immortality.

Title: Basilisk

Cycle of RYB: Black

Technique: Mixed media on canvas 

Size: 100x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame

available

 

In Christian symbolism, the basilisk is demonized as a sinister representation of evil, associated with the darkness of the underworld. However, ancient cultures revered the basilisk as a symbol of wisdom, portraying it as a devourer of humans to signify the transformative process of ego-death and spiritual enlightenment.

The basilisk is a creature of myth and folklore, often depicted as a venomous serpent with the power to petrify or kill with its gaze.

Title: Devil's Raven

Technique: Acrylic on canvas 

Size: 70x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame 

available

The raven, revered across cultures, serves as a herald of esoteric knowledge and profound mysteries. As a messenger, it conveys omens and glimpses of the future, embodying the enigmatic nature of fate and destiny. 

Ravens are commonly associated with magic, prophecy, and shamanism, and they hold significant symbolic meaning in various mythologies, literature, and folklore.

 

Title: The Moirai

Technique: Acrylic on canvas 

Size: 70x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame 

not available - sold 

 

The Moirai, or Fates, of Greek mythology, dictate the destinies of all beings, ensuring that each fulfills their predetermined path. Clotho spins the thread of life, Lachesis measures its length, and Atropos cuts the thread, symbolizing the inevitability of fate and the cycle of life and death. 

The Moirai play a crucial role in Greek mythology, representing the immutable laws of destiny and the passage of time.

Title: Thanatos

Technique: Acrylic on canvas 

Size: 70x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame 

available

 

Thanatos, the embodiment of death, escorts souls to the underworld upon the conclusion of their allotted time. The journey to the realm of the dead symbolizes the transition from life to the afterlife, a recurring motif across cultures, reflecting humanity's contemplation of mortality and the mysteries of the beyond.

Thanatos is often depicted as a somber figure, guiding souls with compassion and inevitability.

 

 

 

Title: Hypnos

Technique: Acrylic on canvas 

Size: 70x50 cm

Frame: no frame

 

Hypnos, the personification of sleep, guides souls to the underworld, facilitating their passage through obstacles such as the River Lethe, symbolizing forgetfulness. Depictions of this journey are found in ancient and contemporary art, reflecting humanity's quest for understanding the mysteries of life and death.

In Greek mythology, Hypnos is depicted as a gentle deity, bringing rest and relief from suffering.

 

 

Title: Cerberus

Technique: Mixed media on canvas 

Size: 100x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame 

 

Cerberus, the fearsome hound of Hades, guards the gates of the underworld, preventing the departed from escaping. With multiple heads and otherworldly features, Cerberus embodies the formidable guardian of the realm of the dead. In Greek mythology he serves as a potent symbol of protection and the threshold between life and death.

According to Euripides, Cerberus not only had three heads but three bodies and according to Virgil he had multiple backs. According to Euphorion he had eyes which flashed fire and according to Horace, a three-tongued mouth. He is also associated with the poisonous aconite plant or otherwise known as wolf's-bane.

 

 

 

Title: Trials of Psyche

Technique: Mixed media on canvas 

Size: 100x100 cm

Frame: Custom wooden frame (painted)

 

 

Psyche, the Greek goddess of the soul, undergoes trials to attain divinity, culminating in her transformation into a deity. Her journey symbolizes the soul's evolution and the pursuit of enlightenment through adversity.

The myth of Psyche and Eros explores themes of love, redemption, and the quest for self-discovery, resonating across cultures and ages.

 

Fun Fact:

The artist's penchant for collecting household receipts inspired a unique artistic approach—using them as texture and shapes in her paintings. This not only adds depth to the artwork but also enhances its durability. In her latest creations, the values of these receipts are meticulously inscribed on the back of each painting, adding an intriguing layer of narrative to the finished pieces.

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