In this piece, I wanted to focus on the myth of Demeter's daughter, Persephone, and their connection to the ancient cult of Eleusis. This is a somewhat rare instance of me creating a more symmetrical composition, but if I could do it over I would go asymmetrical. I do think the smoke from the torches creates good movement for our eyes to follow the Kykeon drink. I am also happy with the flat, graphic quality of her hair. It almost has an Art Deco feel, though it wasn't my conscious intention.
In this piece, I wanted to focus on the myth of Demeter's daughter, Persephone, and their connection to the ancient cult of Eleusis. This is a somewhat rare instance of me creating a more symmetrical composition, but if I could do it over I would go asymmetrical. I do think the smoke from the torches creates good movement for our eyes to follow the Kykeon drink. I am also happy with the flat, graphic quality of her hair. It almost has an Art Deco feel, though it wasn't my conscious intention.