Friday 16 November 2012

Ourania ascending Mount Wilson

I have some stunning new artwork to share with you this early Friday evening before I go out, courtesy of photographer and digital artist Jeff Wack. Based in LA, Jeff's work has been used in some major international advertisements and campaigns, and his personal work includes this 'Sensuous Muse' project, which depicts a variety of muses and goddesses from various mythologies, more of which can be seen here. With me on this shoot was the delightful Aussie model Anoush Anou, who will be heading to the UK in the early summer time... (photographers take note!). :-)

The image below is inspired by the painting 'Ein Wiederfinden' (A Reunion), by Eduard Veith, along with the stories of Ourania, one of Zeus' daughters who became known as the goddess of astronomy.

As for the significance of the LA landmark, Jeff tells me that there were some important astronomical discoveries made there long ago. The growing city lights obscured the viewing and the older observatories there have long taken a back seat to the more modern communication towers you see in the scene. The area is prone to bush fires, and in terms of intent, the idea is to play on releasing the past with ties to the present...

So, here I am as Ourania, ascending Mount Wilson.