THE SWAN MAIDEN AND HER SISTERS
US$ 6,978
Overview
2022
Collage, Acrylic and collage on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 100cm (H) x 76cm (W) x 3cm (D) / 39.4" (H) x 29.9" (W) x 1.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings.
Shipping
Estimated delivery for this item is between 04 October - 09 October.
This item ships from Singapore
Please note that this item is unframed and will be shipped flat
About the art
Artist statement
Do you know the story? Most likely, but let me tell you the Asian version.
One day, the youth sees the swan transform into a maiden and becomes enamored. He buys the swan in hopes it will become a girl again, but no such luck. A wise woman advises to prepare a mixture of ashes and oil, procure a yak’s tail and to pretend to fall asleep at night. The swan takes off her animal clothing and, as a human, begins to "worship her country's gods". The youth awakes, takes the skin and tosses it in the fire. The maiden faints, but the youth uses the mixture on her and fans her with the yak's tail. She awakes and marries the human, giving birth to many children.
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Artist profile
Inessa Kalabekova
Born: 1974
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: Singapore
Formerly from Kazakhstan and Russia, Inessa has travelled extensively in pursuit of her art. She sharpened her skills under renowned artists at Central St. Martin's College of Arts in London, the Ruskin School University of Oxford, and the Russian Academy of Arts, and has called Singapore her home for the …
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