{"product_id":"the-gathering","title":"The Gathering","description":"\u003cp\u003eMixed media \u003cbr\u003e34 x 28.5 in., 86 x 72 cm., 2023\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Greek mythology, Styx is both a deity and a river that forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld, between the living and the dead. Souls must pay Charon – the ferryman – a fee to cross the River Styx. This myth, and this series, are about journeys. What we deem important and what we discard; what we take and what we leave behind; what we are willing to pay in order to continue onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series continues to develop, born from rampant news of people fleeing hardships and crossing seas in precarious vessels. The boats in these works act as a metaphor for the human experience, to physically hold our shared existence. \u003cem\u003eCrossing the River Styx\u003c\/em\u003e is a tender look at humanity; all of our travels, our journeys, our strengths and frailties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lori Brethour Coulter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139914264869,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5376\/2341\/files\/03_TheGathering_2023_mixedmedia_34_x28.5___3000.jpg?v=1774278785","url":"https:\/\/carriecoltonartanddesign.ca\/products\/the-gathering","provider":"CARRIE COLTON ART \u0026 DESIGN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}