$120.00
Constellations series
Constellations, a named pattern of stars, were first identified thousands of years ago by people in the middle east then passed onto the ancient Greeks, who added their legends and stories. These most commonly known stories are included with each painting. The painting series and my particular use of tied and strung thread were inspired by the billions of stars suspended in a web of chemistry and physics that are in a state of constant movement and change.
Hercules
Named after the Roman name for the Greek mythological hero, Herakles, who was the demigod son of Zeus and Alcmene.
The constellations Cancer and Hydra are in the background. According to Greek mythology, the second of the twelve labours of Hercules was to kill the nine-headed Hydra. Cancer, the crab, came to the Hydra’s aid and bit Hercules’ foot but then was crushed by him.
wax, pigment, thread on wood panel
12" x 12"