Recently I was inspired to create this sculptural pendant. I still have not decided on the chain/ necklace part of the piece, but, I will figure some thing out eventually.
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| Narcissus, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver, Mirrors, 12.5ct Yellow Corundum |
The story of "Narcissus" is from Greek mythology. As the story goes. . . Narcissus was a young hunter who was incredibly beautiful and proud. So much so that he had contempt for those who loved and admired him.
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| Narcissus, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver, Mirrors, 12.5ct Yellow Corundum |
The Greek goddess Nemesis had noticed Narcissus' behavior and beauty. Due to his hubris, Nemesis caused Narcissus to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.
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| Narcissus, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver, Mirrors, 12.5ct Yellow Corundum |
Unable to remove himself from his own reflection at the pool of water, Narcissus dies at the side of the pool (from starvation or drowning depending on the version of the story).
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| Narcissus, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver, Mirrors, 12.5ct Yellow Corundum |
After his death, the gods decided to honor his beauty by turning his body into a beautiful flower which we call the Narcissus and we associate with the modern daffodil.
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| Narcissus, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver, Mirrors, 12.5ct Yellow Corundum |
This piece is supposed to provide contemplation on the idea of narcissism and beauty.
From the exterior, the closed bud of the flower provides beautiful intrigue and mystery. However, it is not until the flower is opened and its hidden inner beauty is revealed, that we begin to understand where true beauty and the essence of the individual lies.
As the Greek myth tries to teach us that obsession with exterior beauty can be a very dangerous attraction. I like to encourage people to look deeper to find the true beauty and worth contained within all of creation.
I leave you with this contemplation of beauty for now and will return soon with more to share.
Until next time.
Peace and Love
