Nut

Sophie Shapiro

Nut

Nut had a special relationship with the sun and stars. She was thought to swallow the stars in the morning and give birth to the sun. During the day, the sun would travel across her body and in the evening, this would be swallowed as the stars issued forth from her womb. This image was likened to a sow swallowing and then giving birth to her piglets. In her form as a cow and as a woman she was often pictured with stars upon her body.

Painting with wax, inks, pigment, chalk and gold leaf
100×42 cm on paper

MusicMassive Attack – Sly
Sly

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Nut by Sophie Shapiro
Nut by Sophie Shapiro
  • Joe Valcourt/MODERNUS ART STUDIO

    Joe Valcourt/M...

    stunning work crystaline delight. Joe

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    The luminoscity in this is stunning, beckoning and enthralling! I will come back to this one my friend!!!

  • JoBaby13

    JoBaby13

    so very vibrant…. very beautiful work =)

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost

    Wonderful luminosity and textural quality

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    this is a delight ~ ribbons of colors and light ~ wow ~ !!!! love this ~ in every way xx

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Superb

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    WOW, not many mention the great sky goddess Nut, who produced Isis, Nephthys, Osiris, Set and Horus…an impressive depiction Sophie ;) thinking of you always XOXO

  • MattTworkowski

    MattTworkowski

    Beautiful work as always Soph,saw your video on U-Tube as well,you have so much amazing art,loved it.Hope you are well,take care

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    this is such a feast for my eyes and my soul…...I love this!

  • mhkantor

    mhkantor

    fantastic palette as always sophie so delicate and floral. especially the flower on the right.
    wow, wonderful flow.

  • Lior Goldenberg

    Lior Goldenberg

    A colorful delight!

  • jennyfnf

    jennyfnf

    This to me is the fabric of dreams I would wish for every night.

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Very pretty colors! To me, this loks a great deal like a very tropical flower near the rim of a pond, but in the abstract.

  • mogodbeer

    mogodbeer

    Do you have videos on youtube Sophie. I also have stuff on there as mogodbeer for my channel name. Point me in the direction of your channel I would love to see it. Again I love this piece. You get so much light in your work….beautiful once more.

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    most beautiful Sophie,,the colours are stunning,, very feminine,,i see feathers,,eyes,, a horse again,, hehe,,and ancient writing,,i love the burst of energy to the right ..stunning!!! :) x

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a striking picture, love how it looks in the frame, well done,dawnx

  • Heike Schenk Arena

    Heike Schenk A...

    Wonderful colored composition.

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    Love the colours and the energy. So it must be Nut inbetween the two pink strokes in the top..

  • avalyn

    avalyn

    Isn’t SHE beautiful!? X

  • Julie Marks

    Julie Marks

    Sophie,
    Given the extraordinary quality of your paintings, I wish I had the time to comment on each one. I choose this one to admire and favor in our group the healing journey. Your integration of color, light and amazing imagery, much “unseen” is a testament to your exceptional talent. The fact you are a scholar of mythology and pair stories of ancient figures adds poetic depth to your stunning visuals. Your vast knowledge informs and inspires us to learn more about the characters you have chosen. I have taken many photos of Isis, the great goddess and have read about her fascinating life and the dynamic relationships with Horus and her family. I want to review her story and learn more about Nut, the central character in this piece. The great power of your work is a great testament to your skill as a mentor who encourages the love of learning. This is an outstanding piece, one of many in your exceptionally rich portfolio.

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  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    your colours are stunning

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    wow, so much to explore here…love the textures, and the colours seem to illuminate…beautiful!

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