This is a hand-carved linocut print inspired by the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, and her companionship with an owl, Nyctimene, who sits on her blind side, who then enables her to see the whole truth. It includes a variety of botanical forest elements representing the forest where this deep companionship originates. 

SIZE: 12" x 24" 

MATERIALS:

It is printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on either Strathmore or Hosho paper. Hosho paper is a cultural heritage paper from Japan that has been handcrafted from the branches of the kozo, gampi and mitsumata trees for hundreds of years. It is acid-free and archival quality and has a rustic natural handmade feel with deckled edge. Strathmore Paper Mills are located in Massachusetts where my studio is. Strathmore is a smooth, bright white, modern looking archival paper made of 100% cotton acid-free fiber. 

COLOR It is printed three different color options Black, Cobalt Blue & Sepia Brown. The Black is printed on Strathmore paper, the Cobalt Blue & Sepia Brown are printed on Hosho Paper.

NEW! CUSTOM COLORS: Please message me directly with a proposed color and we can go from there! It will take 3-5 days.

STORY DETAILS & INSPIRED MEANING: 

The myth of Athena gaining wisdom after befriending an owl suggests 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 between human and more-than-human worlds. It is a recognition that wisdom is more than the sum of its parts. . . that we must work together, hear multiple voices and vantage points, to reach deep insight, discernment, clear thinking and understanding. 

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. FeathersandFolktales uses eco-friendly packaging supplies from EcoEnclose and YazooMills. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print.

Free Shipping within the USA. Ships out within 1-3 business days.

Flat rate international shipping for $35.00

Questions? Please feel free to email diemdangers@gmail.com or contact me here. you will get a response within 24 hours.

Please note that the copyright of this work is retained by the artist.