The Three Graces
(39" 7/8 x 43" 1/8, Oil on Canvas, 2004)

The Three Graces is a contemporary version of the mythological daughters of Zeus: Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia who were said to represent beauty, charm, and joy, respectively. The Graces presided over banquets and gatherings primarily to entertain and delight the guests of Gods. Many artist, notably Botticelli and Canova, have always been attracted to the subject matter of the Three Graces and have offered their visual interpretations. The scene depicts the three characters, resting on a small table wearing modern clothes, surrounded by a variety of contemporary objects and multi ethnical symbols.

The Three Graces