Nike Wall Plaque
Nike is hidden goddess who guides us towards victory regardless of whether she is worshipped or not. This ability to persevere without thanks is because of a huge amount of internal Strength is something to be admired and hung on the wall.
Nike, in ancient Greek religion, is the goddess of victory and daughter of the Giant; Pallas and keeper of the infernal River Styx.
Throughout her history, she has been allied with the most powerful gods in the Greek Pantheon. And, through her Roman incarnation, she has entered our language as more than the name of a competitive running shoe and an anti-aircraft missile. The Romans called her Victoria.
In classical iconography, Nike is depicted as a fit, young, winged women with a palm frond or blade. She often carries the staff of Hermes, symbolic of her role as the messenger of Victory. But, by far, her large wings are her greatest attribute. In fact, in contrast with depictions of earlier winged gods, who could take the form of birds in stories, by the classical period, Nike is unique in having kept hers. She probably needed them because she is often portrayed flying around battlefields, rewarding victory, glory, and fame by handing out laurel wreaths. Besides her wings, her strengths are her fast running ability and her skill as the divine charioteer.
Given her striking appearance and unique skills, Nike does not actually appear in many mythological stories. Her role is almost always as a companion and helper of Zeus or Athena. In this way, she again asks for no attention though she is capable of so much. this unnoticed strength goes noticed in this sculpture as an ode to women everywhere, doing the dirty work. Unseen and unnoticed, may Nike give protection and and love to all.
Hand-sculpted in Cairns by Elena Steere using renewable, locally-sourced Far North Queensland clay.
This piece is ONE OF A KIND, and will never have duplicates. However, if you would like something similar; commissions are always welcome :)
Nike is hidden goddess who guides us towards victory regardless of whether she is worshipped or not. This ability to persevere without thanks is because of a huge amount of internal Strength is something to be admired and hung on the wall.
Nike, in ancient Greek religion, is the goddess of victory and daughter of the Giant; Pallas and keeper of the infernal River Styx.
Throughout her history, she has been allied with the most powerful gods in the Greek Pantheon. And, through her Roman incarnation, she has entered our language as more than the name of a competitive running shoe and an anti-aircraft missile. The Romans called her Victoria.
In classical iconography, Nike is depicted as a fit, young, winged women with a palm frond or blade. She often carries the staff of Hermes, symbolic of her role as the messenger of Victory. But, by far, her large wings are her greatest attribute. In fact, in contrast with depictions of earlier winged gods, who could take the form of birds in stories, by the classical period, Nike is unique in having kept hers. She probably needed them because she is often portrayed flying around battlefields, rewarding victory, glory, and fame by handing out laurel wreaths. Besides her wings, her strengths are her fast running ability and her skill as the divine charioteer.
Given her striking appearance and unique skills, Nike does not actually appear in many mythological stories. Her role is almost always as a companion and helper of Zeus or Athena. In this way, she again asks for no attention though she is capable of so much. this unnoticed strength goes noticed in this sculpture as an ode to women everywhere, doing the dirty work. Unseen and unnoticed, may Nike give protection and and love to all.
Hand-sculpted in Cairns by Elena Steere using renewable, locally-sourced Far North Queensland clay.
This piece is ONE OF A KIND, and will never have duplicates. However, if you would like something similar; commissions are always welcome :)
Nike is hidden goddess who guides us towards victory regardless of whether she is worshipped or not. This ability to persevere without thanks is because of a huge amount of internal Strength is something to be admired and hung on the wall.
Nike, in ancient Greek religion, is the goddess of victory and daughter of the Giant; Pallas and keeper of the infernal River Styx.
Throughout her history, she has been allied with the most powerful gods in the Greek Pantheon. And, through her Roman incarnation, she has entered our language as more than the name of a competitive running shoe and an anti-aircraft missile. The Romans called her Victoria.
In classical iconography, Nike is depicted as a fit, young, winged women with a palm frond or blade. She often carries the staff of Hermes, symbolic of her role as the messenger of Victory. But, by far, her large wings are her greatest attribute. In fact, in contrast with depictions of earlier winged gods, who could take the form of birds in stories, by the classical period, Nike is unique in having kept hers. She probably needed them because she is often portrayed flying around battlefields, rewarding victory, glory, and fame by handing out laurel wreaths. Besides her wings, her strengths are her fast running ability and her skill as the divine charioteer.
Given her striking appearance and unique skills, Nike does not actually appear in many mythological stories. Her role is almost always as a companion and helper of Zeus or Athena. In this way, she again asks for no attention though she is capable of so much. this unnoticed strength goes noticed in this sculpture as an ode to women everywhere, doing the dirty work. Unseen and unnoticed, may Nike give protection and and love to all.
Hand-sculpted in Cairns by Elena Steere using renewable, locally-sourced Far North Queensland clay.
This piece is ONE OF A KIND, and will never have duplicates. However, if you would like something similar; commissions are always welcome :)