Arachne

"Arachne" ~ Original Illustration by Carmen Delprat. 
Pencil Illustration, 2023.
Framed White frame and white mount. 
Original Illustration.
 
(Coloured Albretch Durer pencils) on University Mixed Media 300gsm paper. Size: 72cm x 56cm.
 
"Arachne"
There’s something enigmatic about this work — perhaps it’s the way it arrived intuitively, without a full plan, as if it wanted to be revealed on its own terms.

Arachne, inspired by the mythical weaver of fate and once whispered as the 13th sign of the zodiac, came to life only when the drawing was complete. It was then I saw her — the woman with the earthy gaze, entwined with the exotic spider shell, emerging from a story beyond logic.
Whether you see Arachne as myth or mystic symbol, she carries an undeniable vibration: strength, mystery, a deep connection to the natural and unseen world.
Maybe that’s why people are already drawn to her. They pause. They look again. Something about her calls to those who feel attuned to Earth’s quiet power — those who move with instinct, not noise.
 
Did you know that choosing artworks that feature shells and flowing forms can enrich your environment with elemental energy?

Shells offer renewal and resilience. Their intricate curves allow energy to move harmoniously through your space. The rich emeralds in Arachne are associated with growth, calm, and equilibrium — all essential energies for grounding and moving forward.
 
Each home is unique, and so are its inhabitants. With size options available, Arachne can become a subtle thread or a bold centrepiece in your own woven story.
And here’s a thought — if this artwork found you at just the right moment…
What might she be here to awaken?