JESSICA DEMERS
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Gods & Monsters
Project Type
Paintings, drawings & sculpture
Exhibition Date
December 4th, 2024
Location
Il-Kamra ta-Fuq, Mqabba, Malta
Gods & Monsters is an exploration into the realms of ancient myth and religion, challenging our most steadfast perceptions of divinity and monstrosity. In this journey, gods are no longer infallible icons but multifaceted beings, imbued with passions, frailties, and fallibilities that bring them closer to the human experience. Monsters, in turn, are re-imagined not as symbols of pure evil but as complex figures, often shaped by misunderstood origins, vulnerability, or tragedy. This redefined lens encourages viewers to explore the inherent dualities of light and shadow that reside not only within mythological characters but within themselves.
In embracing the ancient narratives, Gods & Monsters subtly compels us to look again at the characters in our own lives. Politicians, family, and even characters within our own religion, each possessing their own intricate histories, aspirations, and unspoken conflicts. Just as the figures of myth evolve over centuries, so do the people around us carry layers shaped by personal histories and dreams, shifting like the tides over time.
Gods & Monsters stands as both an introspective mirror and an invitation to empathy, reminding us of the beauty and complexity inherent in every story, real or mythical. With each figure in this exhibition, we are called to pause and reconsider, to recognize that the lines between heroism and monstrosity, like those between light and dark, are often far more blurred than they first appear.