Artist: Kelsey Critchfield
Title: Goddess of Hecate
Medium: Oil and silver leaf on canvas
Price: $6,000
Dimensions: 36 x 24 inches
Artist Statement: I have always been interested in Greek mythology and goddesses. Hecate stood out to me because of her dark, witchy aesthetic. She is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night and the moon, necromancy and ghosts. She has often been depicted as a protector from evil spirits and a gatekeeper between both worlds. I wanted to create my own modern portrayal of her with a serpent wrapped around her arm, which is one of the few animals sacred to her.
Artist Bio: Kelsey Critchfield (b. 1992) is a fine artist living in Salt Lake City, Utah. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Brigham Young University, and lived and worked at the Society of Illustrators in New York City. She has studied with many gifted and influential instructors throughout the United States and Italy. Her paintings are influenced by many of her travel experiences and legendary artworks of the Old Masters. She loves to paint portraits and florals with a dark, moody aesthetic. She works mainly in oil, painting the traditional figure and portrait through a realistic perspective with contemporary themes. Kelsey’s work has been shown at the Springville Museum of Art, Anthony's Fine Art & Antiques, JKR Gallery, and Logan Fine Art Gallery. She has sold works to various collectors, as well as commissions for clients.
