Gorgoneion Assemblage

Hello everyone!

Today I’m so excited to share a very special project I created, inspired by Greek Mythology.

I had this wooden beach racket in my “scrap box” for ages. Its shape always reminded me of a hand mirror. Mirrors are very often referred to as having magical powers, in myths and fairytales.

One thought led to another and soon I remembered the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa.

In the video, you will hear me talking a bit about the myth, and how it inspired me to create my

Gorgoneion Assemblage

The whole piece measures 16 inches high and 11 inches wide.

For this art piece, I used DecoArt Acrylic Paints and Finnabair Metallique Paints. You will find full list of materials at the end of this post.

This project is my entry at SanDee&amelie's April 2018 Challenge - AnythingGoes - Steampunk/Industrial 

and at Mixed Media & Art April challenge - Deep Inside

from which I took the round shape of the focal point, the gold and blue colors and the faces shown on their beautiful moodboard.

Here are some close ups of the assemblage.

I really hope you enjoy it! Please feel free to leave me your comments or just say high. 
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Also, stay tuned, because I’m always “cooking” a new art recipe! ;)))

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Until next time,

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List of materials

DecoArt

Americana Decor Soft Touch Varnish

Chalky Finish Paint Lace

Traditions Raw Umber

Traditions Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide
Media Crackle Paste

Media Shimmer Mister Turquoise

Media Shimmer Mister Yellow

Media Fluid Acrylic Cobalt Blue Hue

Media Fluid Acrylic Cobalt Turquoise Hue

Media Ultra Matte Varnish

Finnabair

Art Alchemy

Metallique Paint Gold Rush

Metallique Paint Light Patina

Metallique Paint Mermaid Teal

Wax Aged Brass

Art Basics Soft Matte Gel

Fimo Air Dry Clay

Glue E6000

P80 Sanding Paper