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Afke Van Mansum
Portugal
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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Wood
- Other details : Artwork on wood. Artwork framed.
- Dimensions : 15.7x15.7in
About this artwork
My painting targets a RE-presentation of female history and powerful women in a more diverse manner, inspired by iconic historic art and art from Asian and black communities.
Ereshikigal is presumed to be a female underworld created, which reminds us of myths like Persephone, who spends half of her time in the underworld and half of her time on the earth's surface, which then are the autumn/winter and spring/summer seasons.
This reminds me in a… Jungian way of women who hide themselves and can only be their true selves half of their time, disconnected from their "earth selves", resigned to living in the "underworld". Ereshkigal is represented here as pregnant, to emphasize the female power of creation, and even in our darkest hours, something better is waiting to be born. Her wings represent her resources, as in the iconic poem by Erin Hanson "Oh but my darling, what if you fly?"
Ereshikigal is presumed to be a female underworld created, which reminds us of myths like Persephone, who spends half of her time in the underworld and half of her time on the earth's surface, which then are the autumn/winter and spring/summer seasons.
This reminds me in a… Jungian way of women who hide themselves and can only be their true selves half of their time, disconnected from their "earth selves", resigned to living in the "underworld". Ereshkigal is represented here as pregnant, to emphasize the female power of creation, and even in our darkest hours, something better is waiting to be born. Her wings represent her resources, as in the iconic poem by Erin Hanson "Oh but my darling, what if you fly?"
Afke Van Mansum
Portugal
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Credentials
- Works on commission
Afke Van Mansum is a self-taught artist who works across watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel, textile, and printmaking, with a background enriched by diverse workshops and artistic communities. She embraces both figurative and landscape subjects, often blending techniques and media to create harmonious, layered compositions. Her art radiates quiet joy, inspiring reflection, connection, and a deep sense of belonging.
Afke Van Mansum
Ereshkigal
$950
