Eater of Land

Pele the creator of Hawaii, called ‘Eater of Land’, embodies the natural forces of volcanic eruptions, and is characterized by her contradictory nature of life and death, destruction and creativity. While European male historians, who had a significant influence in academia until the 1960s, typically depicted ancient goddesses as symbols of fertility and motherhood, Pele represents a departure from such limiting portrayals. Pele can be seen as an unapologetic icon of feminist resistance and a manifestation of undiluted feminine power. The lenticular print of Pele depicts the eruption of a volcano passing through her body, and while the colors may change, her piercing red eyes and wild, animal-like posture remain constant, directly confronting and daring the viewer.

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Eater of Land
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pele3.jpg
pele5.jpg
Eater of Land

Pele the creator of Hawaii, called ‘Eater of Land’, embodies the natural forces of volcanic eruptions, and is characterized by her contradictory nature of life and death, destruction and creativity. While European male historians, who had a significant influence in academia until the 1960s, typically depicted ancient goddesses as symbols of fertility and motherhood, Pele represents a departure from such limiting portrayals. Pele can be seen as an unapologetic icon of feminist resistance and a manifestation of undiluted feminine power. The lenticular print of Pele depicts the eruption of a volcano passing through her body, and while the colors may change, her piercing red eyes and wild, animal-like posture remain constant, directly confronting and daring the viewer.

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