Atargatis, Mermaid Goddess
I pondered whether to paint it or not. Finally I did! And added the gold as well. The colour is watercolour and a bit of gouache. Carved relief, made of two parts, both carved oak.
I quote: 'The first known stories featuring mermaids come from Assyria and date back to 1000 BC. They tell the tale of the goddess Atargatis who loved a mortal man. Tragically, she accidentally killed her lover and jumped into a lake, taking the form of a fish out of shame for her actions.'
Original
Oak
43cm x 39cm x 4cm
£500.00
My art work divides into several strands: studies of nature, particularly flowers and leaves; explorations of personal myth and fantasy; and statements about contemporary issues, e.g. climate change, war, and refugees.
