Selene, in ancient Greek mythology, is the goddess and personification of the moon. Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, and sister to Helios (the sun) and Eos (the dawn), Selene embodies the quiet power of night, ever watching, ever dreaming. In this piece, Selene is portrayed resting delicately upon a glowing crescent, suspended in the blue hush of night. Her posture is calm, introspective, as though holding the weight of countless nocturnal whispers. The glitter and white paint scattered like stars symbolize the way she lights even the darkest of skies, while the soft strokes of chalk and pastel evoke a hazy, dreamlike serenity. The addition of felt gives the piece a surreal texture, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. This piece plays heavily with themes of myth, femininity, and wonder. Selene is not just a goddess here, she is a guardian of dreams, a keeper of longing, and a symbol of the timeless, ethereal beauty that hovers quietly above us each night.
selene (2025)
Original done in chalk and oil pastels