29,00 € - 550,00 € incl. VAT.
Medusa with snake head (original mixed media or as art print), 50×60 cm (4.5 cm thick)
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Medusa with snake head in modern style on canvas (mixed media or as art print)
Medusa is a complex, sometimes contradictory figure from Greek mythology. She herself experienced injustice and then became a monster with snakes on her head, which in turn spread terror. But what if there are always several sides to a coin?
Nowadays, it is also often seen as a symbol of female strength, trauma, overcoming and transformation, as well as the aspect of taking back one's own power.
The painting is part of my Mythology seriesin which I paint figures from ancient legends and myths in a modern setting. I do this deliberately because I want to remind you that there are superpowers in all of us and that the heroes, gods etc. are only a symbol of this. The old legends still live on - even in you! But we can interpret them in a modern way. I created the modern elements in this picture using collage elements and markings with acrylic pens.
In my painting of Medusa, I wanted to integrate the aspect of darkness and therefore started with a black canvas. But I also wanted to incorporate bright colors and symbols of transformation and change. That's why I used colorful spray paints to add accents to the canvas. I first primed Medusa herself in black and white and then used light glazes to make her and the snakes on her head more and more colorful. The result is a multi-layered picture that matches Medusa's personality.
This painting was created in several layers with spray paints, acrylic and oil paints. You have the choice of ordering the original painting (50×60 cm on canvas) or an art print (also 50×60 cm on canvas or 45×60 cm on fine art paper, will be printed after ordering). Of course, only the original painting has the unique light reflections and structures due to the colors used. The print may differ in color from the original.
You can see the development process here:
Original painting or art print? You decide
Here you can see a direct comparison of an art print vs. the original, both on canvas. Elements made of a special material, such as textured paste or gold leaf, can of course look different and less vivid in the art print. The canvases of the art prints contain a small amount of polyester and are therefore harder than "real" art canvases. However, the other finishes are very similar to the original.
All canvases have either an enclosed metal hanger (the art prints) or a picture wire attached by me (originals) so that the pictures can easily be hung directly on a nail on the wall.
The fine art prints on paper come unframed, as it is my experience that the taste for picture frames is very individual and they should match the interior. However, if you would like to receive your fine art paper print framed, please contact me instead of booking here via the store. Then I can give you the prices for already framed pictures and order them manually according to your wishes.
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