Persephone

Persephone from the series The Golden Trace of Atlantis reflects on the arrival of light and renewal after periods of darkness, drawing inspiration from the ancient myth of Persephone emerging from Hades’ kingdom to bring back spring. The work connects themes of blossoming youth and femininity with personal childhood memories of green onions growing on the artist’s grandmother’s windowsill, small symbols of hope and new beginnings in winter. Ukrainian-born figurative artist based in Surrey, working in oil painting and ink drawing across mural commissions, teaching and community projects.

• Medium: Indian black ink and golden ink on paper
• Size (unframed): 30 × 40 cm
• Framed size: 50 × 40 cm
• Framed: Yes
• Year: 2025
• Weight: 1.1 kg

Collection from the gallery (17 Princess Road, London NW1 8JR). Delivery in Primrose Hill or shipping by arrangement with the gallery.

About the artist: Maria Borysova →