Owl Goddess 12" x 24"
Owl Goddess 12" x 24"
This is a hand-carved linocut print inspired by the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, and her companionship with an owl, along with a variety of botanical forest elements representing the forest where this deep companionship originates. This myth is about how Athena gains her wisdom after befriending an owl. suggesting that wisdom includes more than just one perspective: it requires double sightedness, multiple orientations, two different vantage points. Perhaps it also invites us to consider that wisdom also includes a collaboration and vision that emerges from a deep relationship with the wild.
SIZE: 12" x 24"
MATERIALS:
It is printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on either: Hosho paper, an archival heritage paper from Japan handcrafted from natural materials; or Strathmore Paper, an archival printmaking paper produced locally in Massachusetts where my studio is.
COLOR It is printed five different color options: Black, Dusty Rose, Cobalt Blue, Sepia Brown and Dark Brown. The current prints available include Black on either Hosho paper or Strathmore paper, Cobalt Blue on Strathmore paper, and the Dusty Rose, Sepia Brown* and Dark Brown are all printed on Hosho. *The Sepia Brown is printed on an off-white Hosho paper (please see photo included for exact colors).
GIFT IDEAS:
This would make a wonderful gift for an owl lover, or owl folklore lover, someone who loves Greek myths and especially the goddess Athena and who loves to be reminded of our ancient kinship with the wild. It would be an empowering gift for someone who has gained wisdom and insight from pain. It can also be a gift for someone who has clairvoyance or a unique ability to see and sense what others may not.
PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.
SHIPPING: This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers, and there is a flat rate $14 international shipping fee for international customers. IMPORTANT* Depending on your country of origin, for international customers there may be an additional tax you have to pay for the artwork to pass through customs which varies from country to country which is not included in the shipping cost. I highly recommend you please check with your country’s postal service directly to find out if this cost is something you are willing to pay.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out here, or email me at diemdangers@gmail.com.
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