Drawing On Greek Myths As Inspiration For Illustrating Life During The Pandemic

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In his series Greek Quarantology, illustrator Jonathan Muroya recasts Greek gods and myths to creatively capture aspects of life during the pandemic.

The series started as an assignment during Muroya's last semester at the Rhode Island School of Design this spring.

"Probably at my worst times I'm Jason on the couch in his golden fleece watching TV," Muroya says."Probably at my best, maybe Persephone, just wanting to be outside."Muroya researched and selected ancient Greek mythological characters who embodied a quality of quarantine life. He struggled with how to depict the Minotaur, a half-man and half-bull monster that was caged in a labyrinth. After a few adjustments, Muroya settled on a Minotaur working on a maze puzzle.

Muroya says that the pandemic hasn't completely uprooted his daily routine. He spends a lot of time by himself, working on illustrations, as he did before the pandemic. For most illustrators, says Muroya, there's a part of them that"enjoys the solitude and just being in a room" with their work.

 

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LaceyBanis kvknowsherfun your child might enjoy this!

Genius!

Does Narcissus have an orange complexion like someone we all know well?

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We pay taxes for you to write this shit?

Prometheus: chained to his desk and stuck on video teleconferences all day. Hang in there, pal. We've all been there.

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Thanks. Now I understand why you don’t want to waste our time on Biden family corruption. There are far more important stories to follow, like drawings of Greek myths. Thank you.

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I think these are so well done and so cute, and relatable!!!! 🥺 the artist is very talented at figuring out how to depict modern day mythology in a way that is relatable to many. Also, I love the Minotaur one - I wonder what the Sphinx would be doing in their free time

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Narcissus stares a little too long at his reflection during a video call.

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