Frozen-gaze
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Conceptual
Frozen gaze
Barbara Raddatz
Nationality: Germany
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Year: 2024
Technique: Mixed media
51
cm
Step into the world of ancient mythology with "Frozen Gaze," an artwork that captures the haunting beauty and power of Medusa. This piece explores the legend where Medusa's gaze could turn onlookers to stone, yet here it is her own gaze that remains eternally frozen. Medusa's face is intricately detailed, with only one eye visible—a symbol of partial perception and vulnerability. This reflects her dual role as both victim and symbol of terror. The cool blues, greens, and whites evoke coldness and petrification, aligning with the title. Dynamic textures bring the snakes in her hair to life, adding depth and realism. Medusa is portrayed in a way that evokes both empathy and fear, prompting the viewer to question what they see—and what Medusa herself might see. Combining painting and sculpture, "Frozen Gaze" offers a multi-dimensional experience that invites closer inspection, igniting the imagination with its enigmatic allure.
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