2018

Midas Waterfalls

This 6 meter tall on 3 meter width wall made in Brussels tells the story about Midas washing himself in the river Pactolus from his cursed gift,
Plants with goldish touches and fertility are enhancing from the painting.
Project organised by Propaganza

Extract of Midas Myth

“In a version told by Nathaniel Hawthorne in A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys (1852), Midas’ daughter came to him, upset about the roses that had lost their fragrance and become hard, and when he reached out to comfort her, found that when he touched his daughter, she turned to gold as well. Now, Midas hated the gift he had coveted. He prayed to Dionysus, begging to be delivered from starvation. Dionysus heard his prayer, and consented; telling Midas to wash in the river Pactolus. Then, whatever he put into the water would be reversed of the touch.”