I am both Jewish and Greek. Growing up, the only connections I had with my Greek heritage was through studying myths and legends. I was enrolled in private school at a young age, taking courses and subjects that were highly academic, philosophical, and collegiate, like classical literature, mythology, poetry, amongst other humanities courses. In my mythology studies, I began to relate to these Greek heroes and deities for their statuses and flaws. These g-ds were all-powerful, yet still human. They interacted with one another yet could truly stand alone. They made mistakes and wreaked havoc in a cyclical game of power and play yet there was a life lesson that was learned. Since then, mythology has had a special place in my heart and ideals.
Having emerged as a community leader for the arts with an extensively successful career in education, I turned my attention to graduate school to satisfy my hunger for a new challenge and an exploration of my studio practices.
This Greek Myths Series is a love letter to myself after a long journey. It is an extension of my persona, investigating my past to help unravel the path toward my future. In studying my identity on an interpersonal- level, I have come to understand who I am to myself and others while appreciative of my position in the universe as an inspiration for people to love and seek light from.
If you would like to know more information about DANI PAPA's Greek Myths Series, please contact him via email.
DANI PAPA
"Medusa's Metamorphosis"
Graphite, India Ink, Acrylic Paint, Blackest Black 3.0 Paint, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Aerosol, Metallic Gold Marker, Acrylic Paint Marker, Construction Adhesive, Mirror Pieces, Gesso, Modeling Paste, Plaster Casts on Birch Panel
96" x 48"
2023
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