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SAELIA APARICIO
Sheela na gig
Sheela na gig, 2022
Hand painted plywood, glass
Size: 41.5 x 29.7 x 2cm
£500 including VAT/ Members’ price £450
Saelia Aparicio’s edition for Goldsmiths CCA is a series of 18 mirrors in four variants, each uniquely hand painted by the artist.
To view the separate editions please click this link.
Please make your purchase via the ‘buy now ‘button and contact goldsmithscca@gold.ac.uk to make your selection.
The title of the edition, “Sheela na gig” refers to the figurative carvings found in medieval churches, which depict a naked women, displaying an exaggerated vulva. Hypothetically of Celtic origin and adopted by the Catholic church, they first appeared in the north of Spain and France in the 10th century, and then in UK and Ireland. Their meaning is uncertain: a talisman to ward off evil spirits, a fertility goddess or a condemnation of lust.
Aparicio has re-interpreted the character as a series of mirrors. For the artist, the Sheela na gig is a powerful figure; the figures in the mirrors are all joyful and comfortable in their own skin, the embodiment of big vagina energy.
All proceeds go to support Goldsmiths CCA’s programme.
Shipping within UK is £20, and will be added at checkout. International prices may vary, please contact goldsmithscca@gold.ac.uk for a quote.
To become a CCA member and enjoy a 10% discount on all non-sale editions click here.
Saelia Aparicio’s work was included in TESTAMENT 21 Jan–03 April 2022
Sheela na gig, 2022
Hand painted plywood, glass
Size: 41.5 x 29.7 x 2cm
£500 including VAT/ Members’ price £450
Saelia Aparicio’s edition for Goldsmiths CCA is a series of 18 mirrors in four variants, each uniquely hand painted by the artist.
To view the separate editions please click this link.
Please make your purchase via the ‘buy now ‘button and contact goldsmithscca@gold.ac.uk to make your selection.
The title of the edition, “Sheela na gig” refers to the figurative carvings found in medieval churches, which depict a naked women, displaying an exaggerated vulva. Hypothetically of Celtic origin and adopted by the Catholic church, they first appeared in the north of Spain and France in the 10th century, and then in UK and Ireland. Their meaning is uncertain: a talisman to ward off evil spirits, a fertility goddess or a condemnation of lust.
Aparicio has re-interpreted the character as a series of mirrors. For the artist, the Sheela na gig is a powerful figure; the figures in the mirrors are all joyful and comfortable in their own skin, the embodiment of big vagina energy.
All proceeds go to support Goldsmiths CCA’s programme.
Shipping within UK is £20, and will be added at checkout. International prices may vary, please contact goldsmithscca@gold.ac.uk for a quote.
To become a CCA member and enjoy a 10% discount on all non-sale editions click here.
Saelia Aparicio’s work was included in TESTAMENT 21 Jan–03 April 2022
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