"Daphne" is a textured abstract work from the Apollo and Daphne diptych, drawing deep symbolic resonance from Bernini's iconic Baroque sculpture. In this piece, fabric becomes flesh and myth, layered and forcefully shaped beneath thick white paint - capturing movement not through figures, but through material and motion.
Unlike Apollo's forceful pull, Daphne embodies surrender and transcendence. The fabric moves with feminine resistance: draping, curling, almost lifting - as if caught between flight and metamorphosis.
This work is an abstract work in white tones that conveys a sense of weightlessness and texture. The relief folds create a play of light and shadow, evoking associations with fabric. This work emphasizes materials and their interaction with space, forcing the viewer to reflect on the act of creation and the perception of three-dimensionality on the plane.