Elizabeth Hefty-Khoury
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Sile na gig is an abstract series of artistic works that explores the enigmatic and captivating symbol [...]
Sile na gig is an abstract series of artistic works that explores the enigmatic and captivating symbol of the Irish Sile na Gig. This series delves into the multifaceted nature of these ancient stone carvings, uncovering layers of meaning and provoking contemplation on themes of femininity, sexuality, power, and spirituality.
explores the following themes:
Sacred Sexuality: The series examines the intricate connections between sexuality, spirituality, and the sacred. It celebrates the Sile na Gig as a symbol of fertility and regeneration, inviting contemplation on the intersection of pleasure and the divine.
Empowerment and Liberation: Through its artistic representations, the series embraces the Sile na Gig as a powerful emblem of women's liberation and agency, challenging societal norms and redefining notions of femininity and strength.
Ancestral Wisdom: The series connects the past with the present, drawing on ancient wisdom to inspire modern reflections on identity, sexuality, and the cyclical nature of life.
Ambiguity and Paradox: Delving into the enigmatic nature of the Sile na Gig, the series invites viewers to confront ambiguity and paradox, encouraging them to explore the tension between vulnerability and defiance, creation and destruction.
"Sile na Gig" is a thought-provoking and immersive artistic journey that resonates with audiences on multiple levels, engaging with history, culture, and the timeless exploration of the human experience.
explores the following themes:
Sacred Sexuality: The series examines the intricate connections between sexuality, spirituality, and the sacred. It celebrates the Sile na Gig as a symbol of fertility and regeneration, inviting contemplation on the intersection of pleasure and the divine.
Empowerment and Liberation: Through its artistic representations, the series embraces the Sile na Gig as a powerful emblem of women's liberation and agency, challenging societal norms and redefining notions of femininity and strength.
Ancestral Wisdom: The series connects the past with the present, drawing on ancient wisdom to inspire modern reflections on identity, sexuality, and the cyclical nature of life.
Ambiguity and Paradox: Delving into the enigmatic nature of the Sile na Gig, the series invites viewers to confront ambiguity and paradox, encouraging them to explore the tension between vulnerability and defiance, creation and destruction.
"Sile na Gig" is a thought-provoking and immersive artistic journey that resonates with audiences on multiple levels, engaging with history, culture, and the timeless exploration of the human experience.
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Elizabeth Hefty-Khoury is a London-born artist and writer who is currently based in Valencia, Spain. She holds an MFA in Fine Art – Painting from the Art Institute, California, and an MA in Welsh/Celtic Studies from the University of Wales.
Her abiding love of history and literature has led to a body of work that has a strong narrative structure, combining elements of comparative mythology and poetry with an examination of cultural dichotomies and conflicts which mirror her own mixed cultural identity. She is especially interested in the analyzing of similarities and differences in Northern European and Middle Eastern myths, legends and symbols. The past and its reinterpretation in the present is a theme constantly reoccurring in her painting and writing, drawing not only on the theoretical but also on her own experiences. Her latest works include the combining the expressions of drawing and writing, reimagining obscure Celtic symbols within the context of contemporary feminism, and a visual and literary journey through the streets of Beirut.
Elizabeth is the co-owner, with her husband Ibrahim, of Bloom Gallery in Valencia, a gallery and art space focusing on bringing Mediterranean and Middle Eastern artists together and developing collaborations between the arts in the two regions.
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