"Mother Of Muses"
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Prints: Limited edition of 50
About The Artwork:
"Mother of Muses" is a black and white art piece that reimagines Medusa as a powerful and luminous symbol of inspiration. Far from her usual portrayal as a monstrous figure, this sketch presents her in a radiant, composed form—her gaze steady, her presence commanding. The snakes in her hair extend into symbolic representations of divine influence and creative disciplines, including references to the Nine Muses of Greek mythology: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Euterpe (music), Erato (love poetry), Melpomene (tragedy), Polyhymnia (sacred song), Terpsichore (dance), Thalia (comedy), and Urania (astronomy). Three of the snakes morph into symbols representing Athena, Pegasus & Chrysaor.
Medusa has long been a figure of fascination—feared, misunderstood, and often reduced to a cautionary tale. In this whimsical black and white art piece, she becomes something more layered: a symbol of transformation, beauty, and inner strength. Her story becomes a metaphor for the untapped potential within what has been exiled or demonized.
The snakes that crown her do not strike—they guide, each one ending in a symbol that speaks to a different form of creative expression or divine insight. The inclusion of these elements offers a tribute to the ways in which inspiration manifests: through art, intellect, passion, discipline, and even chaos.
"Mother of Muses" places Medusa among the great archetypes of feminine power and symbolic complexity. She stands here as a guardian of the imaginative realm, a reminder that creative force often arises from the shadows. This black and white art piece is perfect for lovers of mythology, surrealism, and symbolic storytelling—an invitation to look closer and find beauty where others might turn away.
"Sometimes, not even folding yourself into the smallest, littlest shape is enough. So you might as well stay the size you're supposed to be." ― Jessie Burton, Medusa
Illustration Size:
5 x 7 inches (portrait)
7 x 5 inches (landscape)
Mat Board Size:
- Original Artwork: Mat board will fit an 11 x 14 inch frame.
- Limited Edition Print: Mat board will fit an 8 x 10 inch frame.
- Both limited edition prints & original artwork are protected by a double layered, high quality, acid-free Crescent® brand mat board (4-ply, approximately .050 inch thick, with a beveled cut window opening). The mat board has a white top layer with a visible black layer underneath. For added protection artwork gets shipped with a standard white backing board, enclosed in a clear protective bag. Frame shown in product images not included.
Medium:
- Original Artwork: Pigment archival ink on cold press acid free 300gsm paper.
- Limited Edition Print: Superior quality digital print on 100% fine art cotton, acid free paper.
Authenticity:
- Original Artwork: Signed, dated & certificate of authenticity included.
- Limited Edition Print: Signed, dated, edition number & certificate of authenticity included.
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