Inspired by a 400 year old love poem
So far in our Hürrem series, our heroine as gone from slave to Suleiman’s favourite consort, to the mother of his children, to his wife. Let's continue!
Your questions answered!
Today I’m answering questions that came up from my first solo exhibition at ArtsPost. (Happy dance! Thank you for all your wonderful feedback!)
The cheerful one, with eyes full of mischief
This piece is inspired by a scene from Magnificent Century but Elena most definitely makes this piece her own. This is Elena and her eyes full of mischief.
A storm of warm emotions: Suleiman and Hürrem fall in love
Suleiman broke centuries of tradition for Hürrem. Harem rules dictated that concubines could only bear the sultan one son. Hürrem bore Suleiman 6 children.
On now: my first solo exhibition at ArtsPost!
My first solo exhibition at ArtsPost is on now! I'm sure you'd love to see photos... so here you go! If you're in Hamilton, pop in and have a look!
A romance begins among the roses
Elena, Yevgen (Jack) and I continue to tell Hürrem Sultan's story. This artwork of the series is where one of the greatest romances in history begins...