Original oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown as a greek god), with colourful wings, two horses and tattoos which tell her story. By myth artist Karina Tarin
Colourful wing and tattoo detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin
Oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god), with colourful wings, two horses and tattoos which tell her story. By mythical artist Karina Tarin.
Colourful wing detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin.
Strange creatures tattoo detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin
Two horses detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By storytelling artist Karina Tarin
Strange creatures tattoo detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin
Original oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown as a greek god), with colourful wings, two horses and tattoos which tell her story. By myth artist Karina Tarin
Colourful wing and tattoo detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin
Oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god), with colourful wings, two horses and tattoos which tell her story. By mythical artist Karina Tarin.
Colourful wing detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin.
Strange creatures tattoo detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin
Two horses detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By storytelling artist Karina Tarin
Strange creatures tattoo detail from an oil painting of Zephyrus, greek goddess of the west wind (usually shown here as a greek god). By narrative artist Karina Tarin

Zephyrus: Goddess of the West Wind

£2,000.00

Original oil painting on cradled board
Painted area: 61 × 61cm

Zephyrus: usually the Greek god of the west wind, I choose to render her as a  goddess here, (I’m embracing the storyteller’s prerogative of re-framing a tale).

This is the first in my series of the four wind goddesses, based on the mythical greek deities of the winds.

Zephyrus, most gentle and favourable of the winds, is bringer of spring breezes, growth and procreation. Powerful, benign, glorious.

Depicted with wings, as tradition dictates, her tale is told on and around her body (as with us mortal women). Accompanied by her immortal horse offspring, Xanthos and Balius, her ‘tattoos’ tell of leafy growth, west winds, and ‘swift tigers’ (also her progeny, says Oppian). The gold acanthus leaf on her breast is a symbol of her immortality.

For Zephyrus’ colourful wings, I took inspiration from medieval angel paintings - especially Fra Angelico’s angels. Her ‘tattoos’ are inspired by the storytelling illuminations in of the Book of Kells.

Original oil painting on cradled board
Painted area: 61 × 61cm

Zephyrus: usually the Greek god of the west wind, I choose to render her as a  goddess here, (I’m embracing the storyteller’s prerogative of re-framing a tale).

This is the first in my series of the four wind goddesses, based on the mythical greek deities of the winds.

Zephyrus, most gentle and favourable of the winds, is bringer of spring breezes, growth and procreation. Powerful, benign, glorious.

Depicted with wings, as tradition dictates, her tale is told on and around her body (as with us mortal women). Accompanied by her immortal horse offspring, Xanthos and Balius, her ‘tattoos’ tell of leafy growth, west winds, and ‘swift tigers’ (also her progeny, says Oppian). The gold acanthus leaf on her breast is a symbol of her immortality.

For Zephyrus’ colourful wings, I took inspiration from medieval angel paintings - especially Fra Angelico’s angels. Her ‘tattoos’ are inspired by the storytelling illuminations in of the Book of Kells.