hygeia revisited

Media: Mixed Media, Found Objects on Wood Panel
Dimensions: 24" x 24"
Date of Work: 2006

I've always admired Klimt's work... and in particular his version of Hygeia.
(Did you know that it was destroyed in a fire 60 years ago?).

In keeping with his original concept, I tried to to use metallic tones
(which I don't usually do), and keep with her pronounced, stern countenance.
I made an effort to pay homage to the original, but the original piece
is just really incredible, I think... :)