Escape
This painting of escape is inspired by Persephone's imagined escape from Hades. After Hades abducts Persephone and her mother, a compromise is reached whereby Hades will let Persephone go to her mother for one-third of the year. Like the fairytales that were to follow, the protagonist has little agency in her own story. So in this painting, Persephone is taking it upon herself to escape from the underworld. She runs away, towards the light. It is part of a series about the women in Greek mythology called Mythical Women.
'Escape'
Acrylic & oil on canvas.
91cm x 56cm unframed.
Ready to hang.
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Hi my name is Leah and I tell stories about women through art. My figurative artworks explore the portrayal of womanhood and motherhood in popular culture. Each series, or body of work, is focused on a slightly different subject or theme. My goal is to make art that is empowering, uplifting and pretty. Please email me at info@leahmariani.com if you have any questions or feedback.
