Overview
Exploring themes of history and myth, House of Aquarmarina presents a new series of miniature paintings by Sofia Mitsola alongside thirty historic miniatures from The Portland Collection.
Exploring themes of history and myth, House of Aquarmarina presents a new series of miniature paintings by Sofia Mitsola alongside thirty historic miniatures from The Portland Collection.
Through a display that is suggestive of a family tree, Sofia has imagined a history for her invented characters. By using traditional techniques and materials, such as painting on vellum, Mitsola places the characters from her mythology within the traditions of the past. Set in gold and vividly coloured backgrounds, the characters become more than portraits – they are icons and amulets of protection.
