Myths of the Dragon Slayer by Kelley Hensing
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Art Details
| Title: | Myths of the Dragon Slayer |
| Date Created: | 2024 |
| Copyright: | © Kelley Hensing |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
| Mediums: | Oils, Acrylic |
| Views: | 415 |
| Posted: | 12/8/2024 |
About the Artist
Kelley Hensing
Member Since November 2015
Projects: Some of Kelley' s favorite projects: -Airbrushing murals and fashion clothing, and creating art live at on-location projects with Marc Jacobs in NYC -Illustrating a card game for Atlas Games, titled Lost in Rlyeh, among other drawings for roleplaying books -Painting public murals, statues and other instillations for the non-profit Artworks of Cincinnati -Creating 10 interior illustrations for the limited edition of Edgar Allan Poe: Poetry and Tales published by Suntup Editions
Description
Originally created for "The Enchanted Brush Exhibition X, Heroes Welcome" hosted by the University of Findlay and the Mazza Museum. The theme I selected comes from classic influences of modern high fantasy: the hero fighting the dragon. In researching where the idea of "dragon-slayer" originated, I came across quite a few myths written throughout the centuries. Many of these epic tales are not just battles with monsters but reflections of deeper symbolic meaning. The triumph of good over evil. The dangers of greed. The emptiness of fame and riches when the fate of death awaits all creatures. In my piece, I seek to illustrate the essence of what's woven throughout many of these tales- the symbolic quest of facing our greatest fears with heart and heroism.
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