Artemis by Martha Lord
Artemis by Martha Lord
Artwork
Photography and acrylic on canvas
Framed
125 (H) x 155 cm (W)
Artist Statement
In ancient Greek Mythology Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, childbirth, the caring of children and chastity.
She often roamed the forests of Greece and is the daughter of Zeus and Leto. Her Roman equivalent is the goddess Diana.
Artemis is a symbol of female strength and independence, embodying the untamed and wild aspects of the natural world.
About The Artist
Martha Lord is a Melbourne based artist and designer who has exhibited nationally and internationally for the past two decades.
“My work is strongly influenced by Greek mythology, as my parents would relay stories to me while growing up as a second-generation Greek-Australian. I also draw heavily upon Eastern philosophies and culture as I have practiced martial arts for many years, with works in these series paying homage to the antique emperor and empress portraits of the past. The works that I create are an interpretation of how mythological and historical figures would be if they existed today, in the now.
When creating the gods and warriors in my portraits, I tend to work instinctively and let my subconscious play. Knowing intuitively what figure I would like to take shape in my work, images are built by piecing together fragments of bodies photographed from magazines. For example, I will use the eyes from one image, a mouth from another, the body from another and so on. This is achieved using photography and photoshop, taking many hours of digital drawing and editing. Once I am satisfied with the image created, I have it printed on canvas or board, and from there start to paint over, adding texture, colour, and different mediums. The end result is a mixed-media combination of digital photography and painting which, through many layers, acts as a portrayal of the figures' power, strength, and immortality, and a celebration of the feminine, masculine, and everything in between.”
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