Arachne
Catalog no.
0211
Year
1974
Subject
Nude
Media
Oil and Acrylics /
Mixed media (oil on hardboard and netting)
Size (H x W)
30 x 20 inches
Availability
For sale, Price on Application
See our Terms of Sale here.
Arachne challenged Athena with her skill at weaving, and did not show sufficient humility so was turned into a spider. This work was an experiment in "moire" effect, using netting covering board, to bring the texture of the fabric to the work, also referencing the concept of weaving. The artist was trying to create movement on an otherwise 2-dimensional surface, and the hue of this image is also a homage to the shame Arachne was put to.
Send enquiry
Send an enquiry about artwork catalogue number 0211.
Related artworks
Catalogue no.: 0567
- For sale
This was an experiment in attempting to create a 'moire' effect without actual movement, using netting over the painting. See also The Angel (Cat. No. 261) for a large scale...
Catalogue no.: 0121
- Sold
Also known as 'Two Women'. Although the artist would sometimes name a picture after it was painted, the capture of the poet's angst suggest that this was the inspiration of...
More Nude
Catalogue no.: 0121
- Sold
Also known as 'Two Women'. Although the artist would sometimes name a picture after it was painted, the capture of the poet's angst suggest that this was the inspiration of...
More Oil and Acrylics
Catalogue no.: 0567
- For sale
This was an experiment in attempting to create a 'moire' effect without actual movement, using netting over the painting. See also The Angel (Cat. No. 261) for a large scale...
Catalogue no.: 0121
- Sold
Also known as 'Two Women'. Although the artist would sometimes name a picture after it was painted, the capture of the poet's angst suggest that this was the inspiration of...
