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: Bacchus.
“I love a good time, fine wine, and Caravaggio.” — Linda Lawler, placard for Self-Portrait as Bacchus
To close out our series celebrating the stories behind “Everyday Gods & Goddesses,” we turn to the artist herself, and the self-portrait that started it all. Continue reading “Gods & Goddesses” Revealed: The Artist