Artwork details
- Medium : Wood, Clay With Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 15.4in, Height: 16.5in, Depth: 12.2in
About this artwork
According to Greek mythology, Medusa was one of the daughters of the sea gods Phorkys and Ceto. She was a goddess of human nature, internally strong, beautiful, and beguiling. Poseidon also found this and raped her in the temple of Athena. Because Medusa had broken her vow of chastity, Athena had her
cursed. She became an ugly Gorgon with snake hair. Anyone who looked at her turned to stone. King Polydectes saw Perseus as a rival.
He demanded the… head of Medusa from him. Perseus managed to cut it off with a few tools.
In today's parlance, "Feeling Medusa" means something like feeling "unfairly treated" or "misunderstood." The Medusa has become a symbol of loneliness, but also of feminism. To this day, she remains a symbol of the MeToo movement; among other things, she stands for the protection of women against oppression. Her head is often seen as an amulet—for protection against evil in general.
cursed. She became an ugly Gorgon with snake hair. Anyone who looked at her turned to stone. King Polydectes saw Perseus as a rival.
He demanded the… head of Medusa from him. Perseus managed to cut it off with a few tools.
In today's parlance, "Feeling Medusa" means something like feeling "unfairly treated" or "misunderstood." The Medusa has become a symbol of loneliness, but also of feminism. To this day, she remains a symbol of the MeToo movement; among other things, she stands for the protection of women against oppression. Her head is often seen as an amulet—for protection against evil in general.
Daniela Hellerforth
Germany
Credentials
- Local Artist
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Daniela E. Hellerforth studied design and interior architecture. She realizes her art through drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Her main subjects are sculptural works and "three-dimensional paintings." Her works often have a metallic appearance—a characteristic stylistic device of her REALUSION® brand. They are often melancholic, dark, and occasionally dystopian, reflecting fantasy and mythical worlds and sometimes delving deeply into the world of human fears. Despite all their darkness, her works appeal through their unique aesthetic. The artist is dedicated to nature and environmental protection. Her goal is to trigger emotions and inspire reflection.
She has been participating in exhibitions since 2015 and is represented at art fairs and in collections.
"In my opinion, art has fulfilled its purpose when it reaches people, whether visually or acoustically, and triggers emotions – of whatever kind." (DΞH, 2015)
She has been participating in exhibitions since 2015 and is represented at art fairs and in collections.
"In my opinion, art has fulfilled its purpose when it reaches people, whether visually or acoustically, and triggers emotions – of whatever kind." (DΞH, 2015)