Music & Mythology 21
Wire netting sculpture “Angel”
Wire netting sculpture “Angel”: here Sophia has translated the airy, open and heavenly characteristics of an angel into the material. The chicken wire lends itself perfectly for making this feather-light angel. Description : Angel Material : Wire netting Dimensions : 135 cm. high
Bronze Sculpture “Pas de Deux”
Bronze sculpture “Pas de Deux” shows a male and female ballet dancer who are performing a choreography together. The French term “pas de deux” means “duet” and was often used in the early times of ballet to open a ballet performance. During the Baroque the couple danced synchronized, but later in the Romantic period the […]
Bronze sculpture “Beethoven Pianoconcerto no.4”
Bronze sculpture “Beethoven Pianoconcerto no.4” is a visual execution of Beethoven’s famous piece of music. The piece is played by a piano accompanied by an orchestra. The “branch” with the squares represents the piano and the other branch is the orchestra. The whole piece can be divided into three parts: during the first part […]
Bronze sculptures ”Three Ballerinas”
Bronze sculptures ”Three Ballerinas” is the collective name of the three ballet dancers in different positions. Ballet is one of the most classical and sophisticated dances in the world. A ballet performance is not only a spectacle for the eye, it is also a demonstration of all the beautiful, smooth and elegant movements the human […]
Bronze sculpture “Violinist”
Bronze sculpture ” Violinist ” shows a man playing the violin. With the violin tightly clamped between his chin and shoulder and in a nice straight posture he seems to have become one with the instrument. He strikes the violin with his right arm and with his left hand he presses the strings against the […]
Bronze sculpture ”Sophia”
Bronze sculpture ‘’Sophia’’ shows a woman with an owl in her one hand and a book in her other hand. These objects are a symbol of knowledge. This is because the name Sophia also means Goddess of Wisdom in ancient Greek language. This goddess also appears with the Romans as Goddess Minerva, with the Buddhists as […]
Clay sculpture Artemis
Clay sculpture Artemis. A visit to the temple of Artemis in Ephesis/Turkey has me inspired. Artemis is the Greek goddess of fertility, hunting and the moon. She is therefore often portrayed with a large number of breasts on her upper body. Artemis is also one of the twelve main gods who lived on the Olympus. […]
Bronze sculpture ‘’The Three Graces’’
Bronze sculpture ”The Three Graces’’ or ”The Three Charites’’ is a translation of three sisters from Greek and Roman mythology. They were the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome and represent the goddesses of attractiveness and loveliness. Aglaïa, Euphrosyne and Thalia are the patrons of all that is beautiful, charming and pleasant. The Three Graces became […]
Bronze sculpture ”Apollo”
Bronze sculpture ”Apollo” shows the male part of the Greek mythological story of ”Apollo and Daphne.” Apollo stretches his arm and is chasing after Daphne ( who is not shown here). This is according to the myth of unanswered love between Apollo and Daphne. See also Bronze sculpture ”Apollo and Daphne.” This Apollo can also […]
Bronze sculpture ”Apollo and Daphne”
Bronze sculpture ”Apollo and Daphne” is based on the mythological tale of Apollo and Daphne. According to this myth, Apollo, the courageous and mighty sun god, had insulted Eros (cupid) about his use of the bow and arrow. Eros responded with revenge, by shooting Apollo with a golden arrow and the nymph Daphne with a […]