Ariadne’s thread
Katia Roka
In the work of Katia Roka (b.1959), her manifold relationship with the thread is obvious, which for her is a guide, an inner acrobatic course with meditative action. “Ariadne’s thread” (1988), presented at the 1st Art Symposium (1988), is indicative of her artistic practice and is a deeply feminist piece. Both the title and the inscription “For Theseus” refer to the clear link of this piece to Cretan mythology. Roka’s purpose is to show clearly that Ariadne offers Theseus the means of his salvation in which the artist adds her own sense of preciousness with absolute simplicity and abstemious frankness. The transparent box, a symbol of the purity of Ariadne’s offer, protects the precious thread which is the color of love and blood. Thus, the piece becomes a timeless message in favor of women's love and contribution.
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Contemporary Art by G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation