Thalia: Foundation of Western Civilization

Historical Period: Classical Greece, 510 BC - 323 BC

Sculptor: George Petrides

Sculpture Completed: 2024 version III

Sculpture Medium: Mixed media including brass and custom patinas

Sculpture Dimensions: 86 cm x 55 cm, 33.9 in x 21.7 in

Model: Panayota Papaioannou (maiden name)

Petrides' Relationship: Mother from B/W photos around 18 years old, Pireus, Greece

Petrides Seeks to Convey: Inspiration, thoughtfulness, classical beauty

Sculptural Precedent: Thalia Muse of Comedy, Roman copy of Greek original of Classical Period

Precedent Work Held By: Vatican Museums, Rome