If the portraits in “Everyday Gods & Goddesses” seem almost alive — if you think you see their eyes wink as you turn your head, and you wonder if they visit each other, Harry Potter-style, at night — well, that’s just your imagination. But these paintings do have stories, both ancient and modern, behind the canvas. Today’s tale: Persephone & Minerva.
“The Goddess of Wisdom, Art, and Science. That pretty much sums up Rose.”
“Another beauty, frequently seen as she goes about her work here at The Art League, Erica’s determined and focused expression could easily be misinterpreted as sadness.”
— Linda Lawler, placards for Minerva and Persephone
These portraits bring to life two familiar Art League personalities: Communications Director Erica Fortwengler and Gallery Director Rose O’Donnell as the classical goddesses Persephone and Minerva, aliases Prosperpina and Athena. Continue reading “Gods & Goddesses” Revealed: Art League Edition
