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Richard Gibbons
Jason and Medea - Greek Mythological Couple Inspired Diptych of Love and Tragedy

2021

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The Greek myth of Medea, the enchantress who helped Jason, leader of the Argonauts, obtain the magical Golden Fleece, is a classic story of betrayal and vengeance. Like many Greek myths, this one too has a tragic ending. She was of divine descent and had the gift of prophecy and married Jason. Theirs's was a passionate beginning but when Jason found another, Medea made the ultimate sacrifice by killing the children the two shared. Jason, Medea and the Golden Fleece is one of the oldest myths of a hero's quest. Gibbons portrays the hero as a bare-chested god with a halo of roses and gold. The Heroine is portrayed with a golden crown and an aura of golden rays surrounding her. His soft features and partially opened lips and her sultry gaze add to the sensuousness of their passionate love affair. The paintings are framed in a simple walnut wooden frames measuring 21.5 x 17.5 inches each. Richard Gibbons Jason and Medea, diptych oil on canvas 20h x 16w in 50.80h x 40.64w cm RAG064 Richard Gibbons B. 1950, Toledo, Ohio 1972–1973 American Academy in Rome Archaeological Study Grant 1973 B.S. in Architecture, University of Notre Dame Exhibitions 2021 "Wet Paint", Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2019 "Figures", Brian Marki Gallery, Palm Springs, CA 2018 "Wrap It Up", Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 "Wrap It Up", Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2004 "The Figure in American Art," Eleanor Ettinger Gallery, NY (One Person) 2003 "Heads+Bodies," Roy Boyd Gallery, Chicago (One Person) 2002 "Paintings," DNFA Gallery, Pasadena, CA 2002 "NUS," Galerie Beckel Odille Boicos, Paris, France 2001 Roy Boyd Gallery (One Person) 2000 "Bodyscapes," Roy Boyd Gallery (One Person) 1998 "Around The Coyote," (One Person) 1994 "Chicago Villa Exhibition," The Chicago Athenaeum 1993 "New Chicago Furniture," The Chicago Athenaeum 1992 "Real Furniture/Fake Furniture," The Chicago Athenaeum 1987 "The Chicago Crafts Movement," M&M Club, Topeka Kansas and Merchandise Mart, Chicago 1987 "Compact/Portable Design: New Interior Objects by 16 East Coast Artists," Gallery 91, NY 1986 "Art - Research," Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL 1986 "Architectural Images in Art," Fay Gold Gallery, Atlanta, GA 1985 "Form/Function," Chicago Artists and Architects/Contemporary Structures, Columbia College Art Gallery, Chicago 1984 "Eroded Furniture," Roy Boyd Gallery, Chicago (One Person)
  • Creator:
    Richard Gibbons (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RAG0641stDibs: LU55438463682

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