GREEK MYTHOLOGY IN BLUE

GREEK MYTHOLOGY IN BLUE is a paper-cut artwork measuring 250x53 cm that transports viewers into the ethereal world of Greek mythology.

On the far left of the piece, Sisyphus toils ceaselessly, pushing an immense boulder up the mountain, epitomizing the perpetual cycle of effort and futility, contrasted against the sinister void.

Beside Sisyphus kneels Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, holding a creamy white dove in her hand. She stirred both passion and chaos in the hearts of gods and mortals, thus highlighting the captivating and unpredictable nature of love.

Meanwhile, the artwork's centerpiece captures the passionate yet absurd liaison between Leda and Zeus, the swan, rendered with sensuality and whimsy, resulting in the birth of Helena of Troy.

Helena, in her cyclopean form, stands within a colossal eggshell, symbolizing her dramatic birth, and delicately holds Prometheus on a fragile thread. Helena's extraordinary beauty and the fateful elopement with Paris led to the Trojan War, illustrating how a single person's actions can have far-reaching consequences in history.

Prometheus, a clever Titan who dared to defy Zeus by delivering the gift of fire to humankind, gazes upon Helena with a mix of fascination and trepidation.

On the far right side of the tableau, a relentless red eagle soars menacingly toward Prometheus, perpetuating the cycle of suffering and retribution as it prepares to feast upon his regenerating liver. Prometheus remains eternally bound to the rock, enduring ceaseless torment symbolized by the eagle's relentless assault.

In GREEK MYTHOLOGY IN BLUE, these iconic characters come together, inviting viewers to explore the timeless themes of suffering, love, destiny and power through the lens of ancient myth.

 

Written with a sprinkle of AI magic by ChatGPT.