Odysseus Series

These highly textured paintings are inspired by Homer’s epic poem "The Odyssey" based on Greek mythology. The Odyssey is such a rich source of creative inspiration with its wonderful descriptions of bravery, struggle and intelligence. Odysseus is on his ten year struggle to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. He has many adventures before finally reaching home. Constantine Cavafy’s wonderful poem "Ithaca," which is about Odysseus’ 10 year journey home to Ithaca, is a further source of inspiration for the paintings. The paintings give the feeling of a journey across the canvas, adventures on the way and the heat of the Aegean. The 4cm edges show the development of the work and are an added attraction.