Although it might be more appropriate to pay homage to sun goddesses during times of rain and snow, Sundust by Sara Golish, a visual artist based in Toronto, Canada, is a series also appropriate for the summer season. After all, this is when they shine the brightest. Comprised of ten fictional deities, the portraits are created using charcoal, conté and gold ink.
A departure from her signature style, Sundust by Sara Golish was shown at Brockton Collective during the summer solstice. Inspired by the women of Africa, the studio writes, "Compelled by the lack of female personified sun deities, Golish aims to revise and re-examine the male dominated sun god through the recasting of the past in order to re-envision the future." Strong and beautiful, these are gods everyone can celebrate.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fictional Deity Art
- Creating art featuring fictional deities provides a unique and captivating artistic experience, offering opportunities for innovative storytelling and myth-making.
- Empowering Female Representation
- Highlighting the lack of female personified sun deities presents an opportunity to challenge gender stereotypes and promote inclusivity in art and culture.
- Revitalizing Ancient Mythology
- Revisiting and reimagining traditional myths and religious beliefs opens doors for reinterpretation, cultural exploration, and contemporary artistic expressions.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- The art industry can embrace the trend of creating fictional deity art to attract new audiences, encourage creative innovations, and explore diverse cultural narratives.
- Fashion
- Fashion industry professionals can collaborate with artists to incorporate mythical sun goddess themes into clothing designs, promoting unique and empowering fashion collections.
- Media & Entertainment
- The media and entertainment industry can leverage the concept of empowering female representation in fictional deities to develop captivating storytelling, diverse characters, and inclusive narratives.
