Jake Wood-Evans (b.1980) is considered one of the leading figures of contemporary British painting. He holds a BA Hons in Fine Art from Falmouth University, and was subsequently awarded a scholarship from the Royal Academy for classical study at the Prado museum in Madrid. Drawing on the legacy of 18th-century British masters, his work has been viewed as much-needed escapism from a world dominated by the digital.
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4me4you recently enjoyed a visit to Unit London Gallery, where a group exhibition titled "The Three Graces" was on display.
In Greek mythology, the Charites, also known as the Graces, embodied ideals of femininity, fertility, virtue, generosity, joy, and creativity.
Traditionally, three of these goddesses are mentioned: Euphrosyne (joy), Aglaia (beauty), and Thalia (festivity). Believed to be the daughters of Zeus, they frequently accompanied Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
Throughout art history, these three iconic figures have inspired numerous depictions, spanning from ancient times to the contemporary era. There symbolism resonates with universal aspects of human experience, such as the pursuit of happiness, admiration for beauty, our connection to nature, and the significance of creative expression.
To honour Women’s History Month and the onset of spring, Unit London Gallery curated a modern reinterpretation of this timeless mythological theme in a new group exhibition titled “The Three Graces.”
