Senses Myths – The Purple Snail

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This artwork is part of the Senses Myths Series.

In ancient Phoenician mythology purple dye was made from the murex snail was considered sacred to the gods. It was believed that the gods themselves wore garments made from this rare and powerful dye. This purple color was associated with divine authority royalty and the spiritual realm.
In mediterranean myths the purple snail represents immortality and the passage to the afterlife. The murex snail’s purple dye was believed to be a magical elixir capable of granting eternal life. The snails’ connection to the underworld and death made them symbols of resurrection and rebirth.

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Description

This artwork is part of the Senses Myths Series that depicts myths from round the world with similar symbolism and combines them with one of the 6 senses. The Canvas Print is made with the background of the original artwork and has white text mounted instead of the 3D printed text.

Original artwork specifications

Canvas on board
Professional Talens Amsterdam Acrylic paint
3D printed PLA+ text element
30 x 30 x 2.5 cm
Unique artwork

Canvas Print specifications

Square 30x30cm or 60x60cm canvas
Printed with non-hazardous, non-toxic, non-flammable latex inks
Cotton and polyester composite canvas
Frame from renewable forests

Canvas may have a slight size deviation up to 3mm

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