interventions: Iphigenia at Aulis
Iphigenia at Aulis, a tragedy by Euripides, performed about 406 BCE.
The story concerns the legendary sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father, Agamemnon. When the Greek fleet is becalmed at Aulis, thus preventing movement of the expeditionary force against Troy, Agamemnon is told that he must sacrifice Iphigenia to appease the goddess Artemis, who has caused the unfavourable weather. Agamemnon lures his daughter to Aulis by pretending that she will marry Achilles. Once she learns the truth, Iphigenia begs for her life, but eventually she goes willingly to her death.unsanctioned intervention,
unsanctioned intervention, New York City, 2022
materials: acrylic paint, acid-free ink, archival watercolor paper (26 X 18 inches)
