Thea the Space Nymph Ed. 1 of 50

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61cm (W) x 81cm (H) x 0.2cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Description

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where the fabric of time and space dance in an eternal ballet, resides Thea, the Space Nymph. She is a celestial being of immense power and wisdom, her existence a testament to the enduring allure of magic and witchcraft. These forces, though maligned and misunderstood for centuries, have never truly disappeared. They persist, challenging the rigid binaries of monotheistic religions with their fluidity and transcendence.

Thea's story is deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of ancient Greek mythology. Known as the Titaness of sight and the shining ether of the bright, blue sky, she is a beacon of light in the vast darkness of the cosmos. Thea is the offspring of Uranus and Gaia, the primordial deities of the sky and the earth, respectively. Alongside her brother and consort, Hyperion, she birthed the sun god Helios, the moon goddess Selene, and the dawn goddess Eos. This lineage underscores her role as the progenitor of light, a symbol of clarity and enlightenment.

Thea's celestial abode, a palace suspended in the cosmos, is a sanctuary free from the moral strictures and conventions of an either-or world. Here, she is not bound by the limitations of earthly existence. Her potions and tools, symbols of her magical prowess, orbit around her, drawn by the force of her spell.

In the realm of sight and prophecy, Thea stands as a beacon of divine inspiration. Her story is a testament to the power of vision, both literal and metaphorical. She embodies the ability to see beyond the surface, to perceive the deeper truths of the universe.

Artist Bio

ABOUT ME
Born in Sydney, I spent my childhood surrounded by artists, oddballs and academics. They taught me to question everything. Respectfully and without fear.

Twenty-two countries and four continents later, I can find home anywhere with WiFi and a hearty chunk of intrigue. It's because of them, and I'm forever grateful.

ABOUT MY ART
It's All Just A Little Bit Of History Remixing...

We imagine history into existence every day. Shaping the world around us as we go. And I remake histories with every piece. From a motley crew of tales tall and true. A melange of myths, signs and symbols. Every one ripe for my kitsch confections, which could all be legends one day...

Every piece I create is true. Sourced from truth and grounded by it. But never real. Reality's a fiction we're all subscribed to, which doesn't make it any less true. And that's the thing about the truth. Or the past. It moves in both directions. Myriad, in fact. Never sitting still or doing as it's told. Forever questioned, dissected, reframed and upended. Queered and inverted. Packaged and performed. Told, retold, adapted then sold. Evolving like everything else. Which is why I like to think my art exists outside of time. Reaching for infinity instead of reality. A kaleidoscope of mish-mashed truths that are only ever as surreal as we choose to make them...

Toby Leon

Commissions

Toby's studio is in Sydney, NSW