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Pythia (edition
of 3 in cast-stone)
Size (in): 10D x 16W x 8"H. $650 CAD including shipping
(Also available in limited-edition bronze by request).
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The
Sculpture:
My Pythia is shown huddled in her cave listening to the whispered
words of the snake and staring off in a trance. She covers her ears and
is folded in a near-fetal position in an attempt to shut out the divine
voice that continues to overwhelm her senses. In this regard, she also
reflects the artist who cannot escape her vision. Pythia conveys
to me a sense of being alone.
This piece is patinated in a blackish-brown to resemble the depths of
a cave. The sculpture is also highlighted in gold tones, reflecting the
divine visionary light that permeates this darkness.
Pythia is available
as well upon request in bronze.
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The Story:
My
sculpture represents the mythic oracle of Delphi known as Pythia or the
Sibyl. The oracle is most widely known as the prophetess of Apollo in
Greek and Roman history, but her shrine was first dedicated to the power
of the Earth represented by a snake (hence the name "Pythia"
as in "python"). The Pythia is described as living in the depths
of a cave (which has been found by archaeologists), where she would be
visited by people seeking to know the future. She would then enter a trance-like
state and deliver a divine prophecy through the intermediary of a snake.
Eventually, this cult was conquered and replaced by worship of Apollo.
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