Penny Monogiou
Die starken Frauen des Augustus
In her series of works, Penny Monogiou focuses on some of the most powerful women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty: Agrippina Minor, Agrippina Major, Julia and Livia – the mothers, grandmothers and ancestors of Emperor Nero. Using bright colours, Cypriot-inspired stitching and a warm, lively visual language, Monogiou breaks down the cool austerity of ancient marble busts and restores humanity to these mythical figures. The result is an homage that artfully interweaves history, legend, and the present. The series comprises fifteen double portraits in an 18 × 24 cm format. Painted in oil on canvas, they are also available as individual works.
- Die starken Frauen des Augustus
- Series of 15 double portraits
- Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 cm
- Price per piece: 490.00 euros plus shipping costs
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Penny Monogiou (born in Nicosia, Cyprus in 1980) is a Cypriot artist known for her colourful portraits of historical figures. Having trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Athens, she combines classical influences with elements of Cypriot culture, such as embroidery and ornamental patterns, in her work. Using bright colour fields and fine textile details, she brings mythical and historical figures to life. Her work has been exhibited internationally. The artist lives and works in Hamburg.
