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Fate
I recently completed a series of 3 pieces for CB. Three pieces telling their own stories but also one together. The diorama “Fate” showing a depiction of the fates as depicted in the Voluspa. Large figure “Valkyrie” depicting a Valkyrie descending to choose the worthy warriors who died in battle. And the bust “Valhalla” showing a young shield maiden being sent to Valhalla on her funeral pyre boat. But there is a common thread in all 3. The shield. The shield in fate with a skeleton at the base of Yggdrasil represents someone who died without honor. Then we see the Valkyrie claiming someone with the same shield symbol, a worthy descendent. In Valhalla the shield is repeated. Perhaps she is the descendent of the dishonored figure in Fate, redeeming her family’s honor. I’ve broken the three pieces up for display on PnP much like they were at CB but also a group photo of the full display. In this piece we see the 3 Fates weaving the life of our future shield maiden. Odin’s Ravens watch this unfold to later tell their master. The serpent Nidhogg slithers between the roots of Yggdrasil eating the corpses. The frame includes references to Norse mythology including the squirrel, Ratatusk, and the 4 deer. On the back of the piece is a section of the Voluspa, a Norse poem taking about the fates. I hope you enjoy the piece.
Posted: 4 Aug 2021
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