Senses Mythologies Gold & Silver

Across many different cultures we see myths with gold and silver symbolism that have very similar backgrounds or meanings. Gold usually has a outer-worldly origin and is used to show (divine) power. Interesting here is that in both Aztec as Inca cultures gold has no monetary value but a sacred value. Gold needed to be cherished because it was something the gods gave. The myths that contain silver are all linked to the moon in either a moon deity or the light of the moon. Silver in many cultures has been associated with the cold moon light and as a contrast to the warmth of the golden sunlight. A sun god usually has a counterpart in a moon god both traversing the skies.

An interesting twist is in Andvaranaut where the gold is turned into something negative as in the myth of king Midas and his golden hand where he regrets his wish and dies of starvation.

This is a series of 12 unique objects.

Artwork specifications

• Created 2025
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• Canvas on board
• Professional Talens Amsterdam Acrylic paint
• 3D printed PLA+ text element
• 30 x 30 x 2.5 cm
• Unique artwork