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This artist's blog covers everything from important news, artistic inspiration, and just general thoughts on life. My favourite topics of conversation are art history, greek mythology, gender equality and personal development. My writing has an arty, feminist spin because that's just the way I roll.
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Fairytale princesses will kill your children
In Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children author Jane Gilmore reflects on Disney's classic princesses.
Dec 26, 20246 min read
Danae & Rapunzel: Two maidens locked in a tower
The myth of Danaë from Greek mythology and the later fairytale of Rapunzel, both center around women confined in a tower.
Dec 11, 20242 min read
The new Happily Ever After
I've long been fascinated by the narratives we pass on to our children and the gendered messages embedded within these timeless stories.
Nov 15, 20245 min read
Circe: Greek goddess of magic
Circe stands out as a multifaceted figure in Greek mythology as a goddess of magic and transformation.
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Off with her head! How Medusa lost her head and found her voice
Like many ancient stories, the legend of Medusa has been retold, reinterpreted and repurposed over time, including post the #metoo movement.
Sep 29, 20244 min read
The real Persephone
The story of Persephone is an interesting one because it isn’t really about her. She is merely a reflection of those around her, namely her
Sep 5, 20226 min read
Pandora and her jar
Pandora was made by the gods from clay, for the specific purpose of punishing mankind. Her fate was sealed the moment Zeus created her,
Nov 29, 20215 min read
Medusa as inspired by Klimt's Hygieia
My painting of Medusa is inspired by Klimt's Hygieia, as depicted in his painting of Medicine. She is the Greek goddess of health.
Sep 28, 20213 min read
The untold story of Medusa
While we all know of Medusa with her crown of snakes, less is known of how Medusa became Medusa. There are 2 origin stories from Greek Myths
Sep 15, 20215 min read
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!
Women’s hair holds great significance in many religions and cultures around the world, especially golden coloured hair.
Aug 15, 20203 min read
Fairy tales transformed through the work of artists
Fairy tales excite our imagination and ignite our darkest fears. So it is was with high expectations that I visited the summer exhibition at
Apr 11, 20186 min read
Do we need another Disney princess?
Like most little girls growing up, I dreamed of being a princess. My favourite princess was Sleeping Beauty. It was my favourite book...
Dec 7, 20162 min read
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