Nooka Shepherd (b.1998) is a multimedia artist based between London and the West Country. Their practice revolves around the exploration of internal landscapes and their works in paint, sculpture and embroidery aim to communicate a deeply personal and intimate relationship to the natural world. Finding inspiration in regional folklore and mythology, Nooka processes their understanding of the animated natural world through experimentation with symmetry and mark making.
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4me4you recently enjoyed a visit to Unit London Gallery, where a group exhibition titled "The Three Graces" was on display.
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.”
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.
