Minoan and Cycladic Elements in the Work of Whollem/ AN ARCHETYPE OF THE SEA

                                                         

Minoan Goddess
1989
raw ochre and green raku glaze on white clay
by Eric Whollem
Collection of the artist
PHOTO COPYRIGHT BY THE ARTIST


SEA GODDESS

This sculpture is of a Sea Goddess.  Her child is born from the top of
her head. She is based loosely on the famous Snake Goddess of
Crete.

Her gown is a modern interpretation of the clothing of the civilization
of the Minoans.                                                 

                                                     

Readers may want to view my posts of CERAMIC SCULPTURE:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogospot.com/search/label/ceramic%20sculpture

BELOW IS A VIDEO
FEATURING
MY
CERAMIC SCULPTURE

ERIC WHOLLEM                                

Other posts on CYLCLADIC ART may be accessed here:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/cycladic%20art

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