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This work is part of a wider project, in which different female figure of ancient mythology are depicted (see Ariadne, Medea, Diana, Clytie, Dido). The Arachne’s myth is an utterly interesting one. In Greek and Roman mythology, she was a talented mortal weaver who challenged Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, into a weaving contest. Arachne’s hubris (a Greek term that indicates extreme or foolish pride and/or dangerous over-confidence) resulted in her being transformed into a spider. Since my childhood, this story has made me dream. Spider webs have always been fascinating for me and it is intriguing thinking of these little animals as former human beings. Their crystal-like creations are something really close to art. Besides, the old tools for weaving as well as the idea of creating clothes starting from a simple thread are a fascinating subject. Arachne’s pride is also an outstanding feature of the myth. So, when I started working on a series of painting about heroines of classical myths, Arachne was an easy choice. It is unusual see a spider in the light, so the background is dark and Arachne’s figure stands out against the smooth wooden graphite-drawn surface as spider webs normally do. On the right side, there are a half-doily half-web creation that originates from a thread. This latter is winded up around a spindle. A golden Greek key crosses along these two parts, and adds some color to the composition. Framed with wood batons – no additional framing required. Ready to hang.
This work is part of a wider project, in which different female figure of ancient mythology are depicted (see Ariadne, Medea, Diana, Clytie, Dido). The Arachne’s myth is an utterly interesting one. In Greek and Roman mythology, she was a talented mortal weaver who challenged Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, into a weaving contest. Arachne’s hubris (a Greek term that indicates extreme or foolish pride and/or dangerous over-confidence) resulted in her being transformed into a spider. Since my childhood, this story has made me dream. Spider webs have always been fascinating for me and it is intriguing thinking of these little animals as former human beings. Their crystal-like creations are something really close to art. Besides, the old tools for weaving as well as the idea of creating clothes starting from a simple thread are a fascinating subject. Arachne’s pride is also an outstanding feature of the myth. So, when I started working on a series of painting about heroines of classical myths, Arachne was an easy choice. It is unusual see a spider in the light, so the background is dark and Arachne’s figure stands out against the smooth wooden graphite-drawn surface as spider webs normally do. On the right side, there are a half-doily half-web creation that originates from a thread. This latter is winded up around a spindle. A golden Greek key crosses along these two parts, and adds some color to the composition. Framed with wood batons – no additional framing required. Ready to hang.
This work is part of a wider project, in which different female figure of ancient mythology are depicted (see Ariadne, Medea, Diana, Clytie, Dido). The Arachne’s myth is an utterly interesting one. In Greek and Roman mythology, she was a talented mortal weaver who challenged Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, into a weaving contest. Arachne’s hubris (a Greek term that indicates extreme or foolish pride and/or dangerous over-confidence) resulted in her being transformed into a spider. Since my childhood, this story has made me dream. Spider webs have always been fascinating for me and it is intriguing thinking of these little animals as former human beings. Their crystal-like creations are something really close to art. Besides, the old tools for weaving as well as the idea of creating clothes starting from a simple thread are a fascinating subject. Arachne’s pride is also an outstanding feature of the myth. So, when I started working on a series of painting about heroines of classical myths, Arachne was an easy choice. It is unusual see a spider in the light, so the background is dark and Arachne’s figure stands out against the smooth wooden graphite-drawn surface as spider webs normally do. On the right side, there are a half-doily half-web creation that originates from a thread. This latter is winded up around a spindle. A golden Greek key crosses along these two parts, and adds some color to the composition. Framed with wood batons – no additional framing required. Ready to hang.
This work is part of a wider project, in which different female figure of ancient mythology are depicted (see Ariadne, Medea, Diana, Clytie, Dido). The Arachne’s myth is an utterly interesting one. In Greek and Roman mythology, she was a talented mortal weaver who challenged Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, into a weaving contest. Arachne’s hubris (a Greek term that indicates extreme or foolish pride and/or dangerous over-confidence) resulted in her being transformed into a spider. Since my childhood, this story has made me dream. Spider webs have always been fascinating for me and it is intriguing thinking of these little animals as former human beings. Their crystal-like creations are something really close to art. Besides, the old tools for weaving as well as the idea of creating clothes starting from a simple thread are a fascinating subject. Arachne’s pride is also an outstanding feature of the myth. So, when I started working on a series of painting about heroines of classical myths, Arachne was an easy choice. It is unusual see a spider in the light, so the background is dark and Arachne’s figure stands out against the smooth wooden graphite-drawn surface as spider webs normally do. On the right side, there are a half-doily half-web creation that originates from a thread. This latter is winded up around a spindle. A golden Greek key crosses along these two parts, and adds some color to the composition. Framed with wood batons – no additional framing required. Ready to hang.
This work is part of a wider project, in which different female figure of ancient mythology are depicted (see Ariadne, Medea, Diana, Clytie, Dido). The Arachne’s myth is an utterly interesting one. In Greek and Roman mythology, she was a talented mortal weaver who challenged Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, into a weaving contest. Arachne’s hubris (a Greek term that indicates extreme or foolish pride and/or dangerous over-confidence) resulted in her being transformed into a spider. Since my childhood, this story has made me dream. Spider webs have always been fascinating for me and it is intriguing thinking of these little animals as former human beings. Their crystal-like creations are something really close to art. Besides, the old tools for weaving as well as the idea of creating clothes starting from a simple thread are a fascinating subject. Arachne’s pride is also an outstanding feature of the myth. So, when I started working on a series of painting about heroines of classical myths, Arachne was an easy choice. It is unusual see a spider in the light, so the background is dark and Arachne’s figure stands out against the smooth wooden graphite-drawn surface as spider webs normally do. On the right side, there are a half-doily half-web creation that originates from a thread. This latter is winded up around a spindle. A golden Greek key crosses along these two parts, and adds some color to the composition. Framed with wood batons – no additional framing required. Ready to hang.
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Ilaria Caputo

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This work is part of a wider project, in which different female figure of ancient mythology are depicted (see Ariadne, Medea, Diana, Clytie, Dido). The Arachne’s myth is an utterly interesting one. In Greek and Roman mythology, she was a talented mortal weaver who challenged Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, into a weaving contest. Arachne’s hubris (a Greek term that indicates extreme or foolish pride and/or dangerous over-confidence) resulted in her being transformed into a spider. Since my childhood, this story has made me dream. Spider webs have always been fascinating for me and it is intriguing thinking of these little animals as former human beings. Their crystal-like creations are something really close to art. Besides, the old tools for weaving as well as the idea of creating clothes starting from a simple thread are a fascinating subject. Arachne’s pride is also an outstanding feature of the myth. So, when I started working on a series of painting about heroines of classical myths, Arachne was an easy choice. It is unusual see a spider in the light, so the background is dark and Arachne’s figure stands out against the smooth wooden graphite-drawn surface as spider webs normally do. On the right side, there are a half-doily half-web creation that originates from a thread. This latter is winded up around a spindle. A golden Greek key crosses along these two parts, and adds some color to the composition. Framed with wood batons – no additional framing required. Ready to hang.

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Transformation, light and the mixing of old techniques with new materials play a leading role in my recent production. The main link between my works is a quest for harmony, an attempt to describe the inner – and sometimes hidden – elegance of trivial matters. Ethereal female figures inspired by ancient Myths, flowers, fruits, peacocks and other pieces of reality are depicted in my bright figurative style that recalls the great tradition of European painting, especially the analytic approach in describing reality that was typical of both Van Eyck and the Pre-Raphaelites. My strokes are normally clean and the images neat, however I sometimes focus on a specific part of a painting, especially when an unexpected element - such as a Plexiglas layer - is inserted into the composition. In this way, the incredible potentiality of oil painting flourishes through the clear lines of a feature, in opposition to the blurriness of another one. My quest towards the soul of things pushes me often toward portraiture, this wonderful game of mirrors where the individuality of the artist merges into the inner self of the model.

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