You can think of this figure as a Harpy. Then look at it in its original meaning from Greek mythology, as one of the three very beautiful, winged daughters of Electra and Thaumas. Their names were: Kelaino (the "dark"), Okypete ("quick-witted") and Aëllo ("swift storm").
Only later did they become fearsome creatures usually depicted as birds of prey with sharp claws and the face of an old woman.
Which of the three is she?
This expressive black-and-white work shows a nude female figure with large wings. She appears to be floating or flying. The body is rendered anatomically correct, but the wings are more suggestive and unrealistic. The face is kept in shadow, making the expression unreadable.
Erik Roger (1967, Belgium) - Artist and Teacher in Ghent
Erik Roger lives and works near Ghent, where he also has his studio. His work and passion focus on translating three-dimensional reality into a two-dimensional representation. This process creates an abstraction beyond visible reality.
Art and Education
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