- Victoria Courtaux
- Aphrodite #2
- Acrylic On Canvas
- 30 x 24 cm
Aphrodite: The Lover
Characterises passion, sensuality, the "alchemical" power of love and attraction. She is magnetic and lives for passion, beauty, and the transformative experience of love. She represents the creative and procreative drive that brings "newness" into the world—whether that is a child, a work of art, or a new idea. She offers the gift of living fully in the present and seeing the beauty in all things. Today, she manifests as the woman who lives for "the spark"—whether in a new relationship, a piece of art, or a home renovation. She is magnetic and lives fully in her senses, often transforming everything she touches into something more beautiful, though she may struggle with the "boring" routine of long-term stability.
• Mythology: Born from the sea foam, Aphrodite is the Goddess of love, beauty, and desire. She’s the only goddess choosing her lovers and work freely. She creates "golden" moments of connection, turning ordinary into extraordinary through the sheer power of her gaze.
• Jungian Connection: The Lover / The Creatrix.
• Key Values: Passion, creativity, and sensory experience.
• Key Themes: Sexuality, inspiration, magnetism.
• Shadow: Fickleness, vanity, or being "consumed" by the intensity of emotions.
- Subject Matter: Figurative, Mythology