Jaron James
A photographic print of a Greek bronze satyr, 2022
Digital print on giclée lustre paper
Unframed
Unframed
50 x 70 cm
Edition of 10
Dating to the Hellenistic period, the satyr's muscular torso emerges from an acanthus wearing an animal pelt.
Dating to the Hellenistic period, the satyr's muscular torso emerges from an acanthus wearing an animal pelt.
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Busts in the form of mythical creatures such as this example were used in the Hellenistic and Roman periods as decorative appliqués on furniture and bronze vessels.Satyrs, with their connection to Dionysiac revelry were a popular subject on vessels and furniture related to dining and entertaining.
We are delighted to be collaborating with photographer Jaron James on this project. Having worked together for many years photographing beautiful and captivating objects, the idea for this exhibition arose from Jaron’s pleasure in shooting select parts of objects, the details.
Jaron James (b.1975) graduated in Documentary Photography in 2000 from Newport University, South Wales. Since then Jaron has photographed for The Science Museum, and worked at the Victoria & Albert Museum for five years.
Now freelancing, Jaron works with a strong client base which includes The National Trust, English Heritage, Leighton House, Art UK, The Powell Cotton Museum and various important Fine Art and Ancient Art dealers.