dIck mARTin Creative Artist
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Ceramic Sculpture Greek Panels Every panel tells a story
I draw my inspiration for these ceramic panels from Classical Greek myths and legends of Ancient Greece. I find ancient Greek vases fascinating, especially the wonderful collection in the British Museum in London. They depict fabulous stories of Gods and heroes and the incredible adventures they undergo, including Gods Demi-gods, Muses, Nymphs, Musicians, Warriors, Acrobats, Sports and scenes from family life. The stories from Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad are a particular favourite for inspiration. Drawings are made from many sources, often the ancient Greek vases in the British Museum. These drawings are given a modern and personal interpretation and are then transferred onto lino. Lino cuts are made for the main part of the design. Natural and manufactured objects are used to make further impressions and produce strong textures to complement the design. The clay panel is then fired in a kiln. Sometimes 24 carat gold leaf is used to enhance details for extra effect. The work is finally mounted in a 34cm x 44cm black frame to show it to good advantage.
Euterpe
Persephone Eating a Pomegranate
Circe Beckons
Aphrodite Sunbathing
dIck mARTin Creative Artist
Bacchus
Persephone Picking Flowers
Demeter
Odysseus Returns £115
Odysseus finally arrived home, where at first only his old dog recognised him, and was reunited with his wife Penelope.
Terpsichore
Zeus and Danaë
Diogenes
Calypso
Siren Calling Odysseus to the Rocks
Erato
Terpsichore, Muse of Dance £115
The Muses were the daughters of Zeus, king of gods, and Mnemosyne, goddess of memory. Each was gifted with a particular artistic talent.
GREEK PANELS SOLD
Circe Beckons 3 £115
Odysseus also encountered the enchantress Circe during his travels. She turned his men into pigs, but kept him as her lover.