Description: This image, based off an actual artifact located in the Met, depicts the Ancient Egyptian god Horus in his falcon form. He is wearing the dual crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and behind him is a sun disk with a uraeus (snake), which in turn is carrying an ankh-- the Egyptian symbol for life. I've recreated this artifact in my own style making a unique take on "traditional" renderings of Ancient Egyptian artwork.
Description: A highly recognizable Nordic symbol, this is the Icelandic magical stave called the vegvisir. According to the text from which this symbol comes it is meant to guide anyone who carries this symbol through storms or other bad weather. I have recreated this symbol-- including the handwriting-- in my own style from the Huld manuscript.
Description: A highly recognizable Nordic symbol, this is the Icelandic magical stave called the vegvisir. According to the text from which this symbol comes it is meant to guide anyone who carries this symbol through storms or other bad weather. I have recreated this symbol in my own style from the Huld manuscript.
Description: This depiction of Hathor comes from an Ancient Egyptian menat counterweight. A menat was a type of heavily beaded ritual necklace and the Hathor image was used as a counterweight on the back. There are representations of women holding the necklace, possibly shaking them to make noise, during ceremonies honoring the goddess. Here you can see Hathor represented as both a woman and as a cow. I've recreated this depiction of Hathor in my own style based off a menat counterweight located in the Met.
Description: This depiction of Hathor comes from an Ancient Egyptian menat counterweight. A menat was a type of heavily beaded ritual necklace and the Hathor image was used as a counterweight on the back. There are representations of women holding the necklace, possibly shaking them to make noise, during ceremonies honoring the goddess. I've recreated this depiction of Hathor in my own style based off a menat counterweight located in the Met.
Description: This block print design is based on the famous paleolithic cave art from the Lascaux Caves. The animal depicted here is an aurochs, a type of now extinct wild cattle. To create this I first hand-carved, then printed, my own block carving of this design then scanned the print. The textures you see actually come from the fabric which I printed on-- so cool!
Description: This design is based off an ancient piece of artwork from ancient Babylon. The lion is part of the famous Ishtar Gate and a lion is an animal associated with the goddess of love and war, Ishtar. I have based this design on the piece located in The Met's collection. I have recreated this lion in my own unique style making a unique take on this famous piece of artwork!
Description: This design is based off a panel from the very famous Gundestrup Cauldron. The animals in this design are not clearly identified but possibly a wolf or dog, and a feline-like animal (I've chosen to call it a lion, but feel free to disagree!) I've recreated this in my own style making a unique take on this famous Celtic/La Tene piece of artwork!
Description: This design is based off one of the most famous panels of the Gundestrup Cauldron. It depicts the god-- often identified as Cernunnos-- holding a torc in one hand and a snake in the other. I've recreated the design in my own style making a unique take on this famous piece of Celtic/La Tene art!
Description: This design is based off a piece of Ancient Egyptian artwork located in The Met depicting a goddess making an offering, possibly of some sort of reed. The hieroglyphs are damaged, but the text indicates a king who is beloved of "Atum in the Hwt-Sr." The original artwork was damaged and I have maintained this in my version making a unique take on "traditional" renderings of Ancient Egyptian designs!
Description: This design is based off a piece of Ancient Egyptian artwork located in The Met. It depicts the god Thoth in his Ibis form standing by the Feather of Maat (or Ma'at). I've recreated the design in my own style making a unique take on "traditional" renderings of Egyptian designs!
Description: This design is based off a piece of Ancient Egyptian artwork located in The Met depicting women at a banquet, feasting on fruit. The original artwork was damaged and I have partially maintained this in my version making a unique take on "traditional" renderings of Ancient Egyptian designs!
Description: This design is based off a piece of Ancient Egyptian artwork located in The Met depicting Akhenaten presenting an offering to the god Aten. The original artwork was damaged and I have maintained this in my version making a unique take on "traditional" renderings of Ancient Egyptian designs!
