Wall Hanging, Textile
187 x 125 cm
Exhibition view, (RE)encounters, Salon Mondial, Atelier Mondial, Basel (CH)
Image Credits: Daniel Spehr
The tapestry engages with the multifaceted representations of women in myths and legends. In hand-stitched scenes, hybrid beings and monsters are depicted, all sharing a common trait: they are mothers, whether biologically or metaphorically. The Harpy, Melusine, the Griffin, the Lamia, Arachne, and many others are presented in a new light, each portrayed with a child—be it their own, a stolen one, or a child they are nursing. This representation opens up an alternative perspective on the often dark stories associated with these mythological figures. Instead of viewing them merely as threats or monsters, their roles as motherhood and nurturing become evident, even as they behave cruelly in their narratives.
Wall Hanging, Textile
187 x 125 cm
Exhibition view, (RE)encounters, Salon Mondial, Atelier Mondial, Basel (CH)
Image Credits: Daniel Spehr
The tapestry engages with the multifaceted representations of women in myths and legends. In hand-stitched scenes, hybrid beings and monsters are depicted, all sharing a common trait: they are mothers, whether biologically or metaphorically. The Harpy, Melusine, the Griffin, the Lamia, Arachne, and many others are presented in a new light, each portrayed with a child—be it their own, a stolen one, or a child they are nursing. This representation opens up an alternative perspective on the often dark stories associated with these mythological figures. Instead of viewing them merely as threats or monsters, their roles as motherhood and nurturing become evident, even as they behave cruelly in their narratives.
