I have been woefully neglectful of posting here, what with the end of term, helping out with both a graduate student's final show (cold-working a lot of glass), helping a friend hang his prints for his senior show, dealing with commencements and all the pomp, ceremony and insanity associated with this time of year.
Getting back on track, I found an older web listing of a show called "Things With Wings" at The Walter Museum in Maryland. Here is a description of the show from October 12, 2005 - November 26, 2006
This small exhibition explores the various winged gods and hybrid creatures in ancient Greek art. The Greeks conceived of messenger gods like Hermes and Iris as winged, so they could go anywhere and swiftly deliver their messages to gods and mortals alike. In the medieval world, angels became the winged intermediaries between God and humans. Personifications of abstract concepts, such as Love (Eros), Victory (Nike), Sleep (Hypnos), and Death (Thanatos), could also appear as winged humans. The wings of monsters like griffins, sirens, and sphinxes enhanced their terrifying appearance but also protected the beings they guarded. The installation presents 31 objects, which include Greek bronze and marble statuettes, vases, and gems.
I have already corresponded with the museum regarding these pieces and Dr. Sabine Albersmeier, Associate Curator of Ancient Art will hopefully be able to assist me with some of my research! This show is being reprised at the Ward Museum of Waterfowl Art in Salisbury, Maryland next year, from May 15 – July 19, 2009. Hopefully, I will be able to get there to see it.
If anyone out there has any information(history/origins/folktales/etc.) to share about "hybrid creatures" please email me!
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