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"Hercules and Deianira", ink on paper, part of Neo Mythology series. Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Shipped rolled in a tube.
Legend says Deianira was Hercules' wife.
Heracles and Deianira encountered the centaur Nessus, who served as a ferryman at the Evenus River. Nessus attempted to assault Deianira, and Heracles swiftly shot him with an arrow, saving her.
Centuar Nessus is pictured in the lower part of the scene.
The story of Deianira and Hercules became the subject of one of Sophocles’ tragic plays, titled “Trachiniae” (The Women of Trachis). Like many Greek tragedies, it explored the consequences when gods and mortals interacted.
These three drawings from the Neo Mythology series exhibit a dynamic fusion of classical themes with expressive, contemporary mark-making. The artist employs sepia ink on blue-gray paper, a combination that evokes the aged, timeworn quality of ancient frescoes or aged manuscripts. The use of loose, gestural lines and washes of ink adds movement, depth, and emotional intensity, while the selective use of blue hints at a subtle yet purposeful color contrast.
"Hercules and Deianira"
This drawing has a more structured composition, with a strong verticality and a clear sense of groundedness. Hercules, depicted as a bearded, classical hero, embraces Deianira in a pose that suggests both protection and fate. The drapery and figure placement evoke classical sculpture, but the artist’s fluid, gestural lines make the scene feel immediate and alive. The small yet effective touches of blue in Hercules' garment and shadows create a visual contrast that enhances the dramatic lighting. This drawing references the tragic myth of Hercules and Deianira, where love is intertwined with destiny and destruction— foreshadowed by the loose, dissolving edges of ink.
These three works together form a compelling exploration of mythological themes, specifically focusing on the tension between the human and the bestial, love and power, fate and free will. Each drawing references classical mythology but reinterprets it with expressive, gestural strokes that add psychological depth and movement.
This Neo Mythology series masterfully reinterprets classical themes through contemporary, expressive inkwork. The artist captures the essence of myth—its timeless emotions, conflicts, and passions—while infusing it with the raw energy of modern artistic expression. Each piece stands strong on its own, but together, they form a dynamic triptych of mythology reimagined through motion, emotion, and a deep understanding of historical artistic traditions.
Part of "NeoMythology" series.
Original work on colored paper.
Size is 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm . Shipped rolled in a tube.
- Creator:Paula Craioveanu (1976, Romanian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
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- Gallery Location:Forest Hills, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: Romanian-American artist. PhD in Visual Arts. 1stDibs: LU2240214536692
Paula Craioveanu
Trained in Bucharest and New York as architect and painter. Holds a degree in Architecture and a PhD in Visual Arts. Presently working as a full-time artist.
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