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About the Artwork
𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙀 was a princess of Argos in the Greek Peloponnese, the only child of King Akrisios (Acrisius). When her father learned a prophecy that he was destined to be killed by a son of his daughter, he locked Danae away in a subterranean, bronze chamber. Her prison, however, was infiltrated by the god Zeus, who impregnated her in the guise of a golden shower...
Aikaterini Pitikari’s current work examines ancient Greek and Roman myths with a special focus on gender issues and re-interprets them in a contemporary setting. Her approach to heritage and the search for identity in these artworks are expressed through a variety of media such as clay and ink.
Details
Size: 25cm x 14 cm x 8cm
Materials: Clay, brass & wood, 18k gold luster.
Medium: Sculpture