Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Perseus


4 x 6 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
Perseus was the slayer of the Gorgon, Medusa. He was given a shield by Athena, a sword by Hermes and a helmet of invisibility by Hades. He looked at Medusa's reflection in his shield in order to slay her, as her gaze could turn you into stone.

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