My body my choice by Karen Chappelow 42x52cm framed in rustic wooden frame painted magenta
A contemporary representation of the myth of Leda and the Swan, from Leda's perspective. Not to be the victim as has been written, but from a modern-day cry for choice, reproductive rights and consensual relationships. The original myth typified cruel behaviour concealed beneath a beautiful swanlike appearance, beauty being the facade. I have subverted the classical narrative-Leda is no longer the submissive character and Zeus (the swan) no longer has power over her.
