Dimensions: 18” x 24” each panel
Panels: 6
Year: 2016- 2023
Medium: Carbon nanotube, water colour and ink
Description:
In this work one of a series of 6 paintings about life, is inspired by the story of the Apple of Discord. An apple of discord is defined as the core, kernel, or crux of an argument, or a small matter that could lead to a bigger dispute. In the story a dispute among Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera as to who was the most beautiful, eventually led to the Trojan War.
In the background the war rages, and the Trojan horse is being readied for its mission.
In the foreground the three goddesses surround a male figure who is named Paris. The dispute began when a golden apple meant only for the most beautiful was placed between the three goddesses. Zeus chose Paris to decide who is the most beautiful of the three to settle the argument.
Each goddess offers Paris something in return for him naming them the most beautiful. Paris makes his choice but, the rejected goddess immediately begin to plot revenge, and the events that follow lead to war.